Greenhouse gardening
THURSTON COUNTY -- Early on, Ron Casebier was fascinated by plants -- how they could grow so quickly, even overnight.

Form a long-term relationship with a bromeliad
Looking for long-term commitment? Enchantment can be as close as the grocery. Here's how.

Zinc strips should help keep shingles free from mold
Q: I noticed black streaks on my roof last fall. Our light charcoal-colored shingles are about eight to 10 years old. I also notice that the neighbors' roofs have a similar streaking. Our houses are in a very wooded area. Are the streaks mold, and should we be concerned? How can I treat the shingles to remove the streaks? Should we replace the shingles?

Contrasting styles, colors can thrive side by side
Frank Springer has collected modern art since the 1950s. His contemporary Indiana home is packed with abstract paintings and geometric sculptures of wood and polished steel.

Home Briefs
Wood chipper, crew available to groups

Home Tips
College offers spring horticulture courses