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Need for seed: Well-chosen plants help birds survive the lean, cold months We have had a taste of winterlike weather, and many plants are dormant or headed that way. As we turn our sights indoors, birds and other wildlife still have to... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - November 17, 2018

Personal space Amber Carter Jones by Rachel O'Neal - November 17, 2018

IN THE GARDEN Q I'm just finishing up my first year growing asparagus. What is the proper procedure for preparing for winter? I haven't found any consistent information on th... by Janet Carson - November 17, 2018

Tools & Toys RYOBI 18-Volt Brushless Jig Saw by Cary Jenkins - November 17, 2018

TREASURE HUNT DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: Enclosed please find a photo of a vase I have had for several years. On the bottom is the following information: numbers 3720, some markin... by Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Tribune News Service - November 17, 2018

No reason this season to put up the same old tree Let's be honest. If the last time your Christmas tree got a makeover was around the time you were watching It's a Wonderful Life on videocassette, darling, it's... by Marni Jameson - November 17, 2018

CAR TALK DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 1991 Ford F150 with 183,000 miles on it. I've been using brand-name conventional oil in it since Day One. So far, I'm not having any oil... by RAY MAGLIOZZI - November 17, 2018

Interior doors can add light, personality Clients are sometimes surprised when builder and designer Marnie Oursler starts talking about bedroom doors. by MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press - November 17, 2018

Homemade birdbath makes big splash in yard Two old tomato cages and a couple of rescued terracotta saucers have made my yard a "Finch Riviera." Not only for finches but for a host of birds. by NORMAN WINTER Tribune News Service - November 17, 2018

Helpful Hints DEAR HELOISE: When giving gifts containing multiple pieces, I include a plastic storage box. Crafts stores have them in all shapes and sizes. Parents appreciate... by Heloise - November 17, 2018

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. Your love will be the constant in many people's lives, and it doubles back to delight you in poetic and exciting ways. Other highlights of the n... by Holiday Mathis - November 17, 2018

Super Quiz: Long-Running Musicals 1. The musical's emblem is a picture of a waif named Cosette. November 17, 2018

JANET CARSON: In the Garden Q We have a mature dogwood tree that has dead limbs. When is the best time of the year to trim the dead wood? We also have several oaks that I trim every two ye... by Janet Carson - November 10, 2018

The big purge Stacy Smallwood is passionate about fashion. As owner and head buyer of Hampden Clothing, an upscale women's boutique in Charleston, S.C., Smallwood travels reg... by Elizabeth Mayhew The Washington Post - November 10, 2018

Personal Space Ginny Shrader by Jennifer Nixon - November 10, 2018