The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA

By Terry Kovel IN THE 1950s, America's best-known folk-art woodcarver was Wilhelm Schimmel of Cumberland Valley, Pa. A carved eagle by this man was the dream of many a collector.

City Boy, Country Girl Discover Common Ground - 70 Years' Worth

By Sandra J. Pennecke Correspondent

12 Steps to a Sleeker Style 12 Steps to a Sleeker Style

By Barbara Thornburg Los Angeles Times

Gardening Reminders

A thorny issue Rose thorn disease, or sporotrichosis, is a fungal disease that can be picked up through small pricks and cuts from plants growing in richly composted soil. Primary symptoms include a small painless bump, usually with a reddish coloration. Additional bumps can appear and spread to the lymph nodes. While generally more of an inconvenience than a serious health risk, sporotrichosis is potentially fatal. Early treatment by a doctor can solve the problem, but delayed diagnosis can ...

Mulligan Climbing Rose Local Grower Mulligan Climbing Rose

Botanical name Rosa mulliganii Family Rosaceae (Rose)

Sweet Scents in Season

By Mary Reid Barrow Correspondent

Dear Martha

By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Upside-Down Tactic for Tomatoes Gets a Thumbs Down

SO FAR the results are 8-to-1 against upside-down tomato gardening . The only positive was from Diane Shelton , who uses a patio garden, not the Topsy Turvy tomato planter. Ed Hendricks sent photos of plants that looked like they are trying to grow back into the container. Most responders said they would stick to regular methods.

Tidbits

Think pink in the garden, beyond If a stroll around your neighborhood this summer reveals gardens with a pinker-than-usual palette - and maybe even a pink birdhouse - don't be surprised. There's a good chance you're simply witnessing one aspect of the new Plant It Pink project, developed by the 200,000-member National Garden Clubs in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer organization. Behind every Plant It Pink garden is a multifaceted initiative desi...

Does It Work? Leather Cpr

What is it? A leather cleaner and conditioner What does it claim? To bring your leather back to life

Recreation Calendar

Benefits Seventh annual Moonlight Magic, wine tastings, beer, gourmet foods, desserts and more. Benefits Massey Cancer Center. 6:30 p.m. June 12. James River Cellars, 11008 Washington Hwy., Glen Allen. $30 in advance; $40 day of the event. (804) 827-0642. www.massey.vcu.edu/ moonlight.

Her Own Place Days Long Past

By Krys Stefansky The Virginian-Pilot

Your Home, Remade