Sunday, May 18, 2008 - Page updated at 02:33 a.m.
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The pineapple lily Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' flowers from late summer into autumn. Read story
Plant Life
Books To Turn To
It's that time of year again when, as we go outside to the gardens, we turn inside to the books that offer wisdom for what we do.
Saturday, May 17
Living green in the living room | EcoConsumer
5 ideas for taming clutter in kids' bedrooms
Protect furniture from fading, and stop fruit flies from invading | Ask Martha
Seal ducts, solve your insulation losses | Ask the Expert
Wednesday, May 14
How to increase your odds for ripe tomatoes | Plant Talk
Garden calendar | A listing of garden events, classes and sales.
Sunday, May 11
Beaux Arts still takes to heart the ideals built into a well-crafted home | Northwest Living
Top 10 plants deliver delight without a lot of fuss | Plant Life

The monthly EcoConsumer column aims to help readers balance consuming and conserving. Tom Watson is project manager for King County's Recycling and Environmental Services
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Organic materials and all-natural dyes make these fashions earth-friendly.
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Save 25 percent on all pottery, fountains and statuary through June 1.
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