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Holiday village replicates family experiences

Spread across two tables in Pat Hassard's Chesterfield County living room is a Christmas village.

12/25/2011 12:00 AM

Orchids: Evaluating an orchid

Q: I have an orchid that was raised from seed and looks spectacular. What is involved in getting American Orchid Society judges to evaluate it? — Tom S.

12/25/2011 12:00 AM
Ask Martha: Chocolate ganache

Think of it as the gift that keeps on giving. Start with one easy and irresistible chocolate recipe and adapt it for all kinds of uses.

12/18/2011 12:00 AM
Mistletoe's lengthy history

Mistletoe is a weird little plant that has inspired mythology for centuries.

12/18/2011 12:00 AM
What's it worth – Vintage silk lamp shades

Q: I inherited a glass table lamp with a large, ornate cloth shade. There is a label on the lamp that reads "Imported Lead Crystal" and another that says it was "Made in West Germany." The lamp and shade were bought in Chicago in the 1940s.

12/18/2011 12:00 AM
Buttoned Up: Some steps to a more organized holiday

Deep breath. It's December. You know what that means: stress city. Unless, of course, you follow these steps. Do that, and you should get to the end of the month without sprouting any new gray hairs — and, even better, relishing the fact that you actually enjoyed yourself this holiday season!

12/18/2011 12:00 AM
Buttoned Up: Real holiday cards are better than e-cards

Right after Halloween, many people start to think about getting their holiday cards organized. But then life gets hectic, right?

12/11/2021 12:00 AM
What's it worth?

Q: My husband inherited a pair of vases from his grandmother. I showed them to a friend 30 years ago who said they were not valuable, but granny apparently thought differently since she specifically mentioned them.

12/11/2021 12:00 AM
Flyways and Byways for Dec. 11

In the video game "Angry Birds," players help cartoon birds retake eggs that have been captured by hungry green pigs. It's a simple-sounding but addicting game that quickly becomes a highly entertaining and complex adventure.

12/11/2021 12:00 AM
Home and Garden event calendar

Orchid Sale and Auction: Virginia Orchid Society sponsors a sale (noon-1 p.m.) and auction (1-3 p.m.) of orchids in bud and bloom today ...

12/11/2021 12:00 AM
Bulletin Board: Home and garden events

Bulletin Board

12/04/2021 12:00 AM
Gardening: Botanical holiday houses can be detailed, dazzling

When is a nandina berry a doorknob, a translucent seed pod a window pane and a cluster of tree fungi shingles? When a designer uses them to decorate small-scale holiday houses.

12/04/2021 12:00 AM
Ask Martha: Making popovers pop, storing glassware

Q: Why won't my popovers pop over?

12/04/2021 12:00 AM
What's It Worth: Patou perfumes and Boilly tapestry

Q: I have a set of three unopened perfumes by Jean Patou in the original box. I do not know the exact age, but they predate 1955. The cardboard box [has marks and wear] and is marked: "Parfum/Coffret 3 Boules/Amour-Amour, Moment Supreme, Colony/Jean Patou, Parfumer/Made in France." — D.T.

12/04/2021 12:00 AM
Orchids: Miniatures are in high demand

Q: I just bought an oncidium Twinkle that is the cutest thing I've ever seen. The whole plant fits in a tea cup! Do they come in other colors besides white? - Kristi G.

12/04/2021 12:00 AM
Correction

The Amelia County Garden Club's annual Christmas House Tour will be held Dec. 10 only. An additional date was listed in Sunday's Flair section on Page G7.

11/29/2011 12:00 AM
What's It Worth?

Q: I have an autograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and would like to know its value. My father got the autograph in the 1960s when he was a chef at The Jefferson Hotel. It reads "Best Wishes, Martin Luther King" in blue ink on plain white paper. — D.T.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Home and Garden event calendar

Master Naturalist Training Deadline: Virginia Master Naturalists, Riverine Chapter, based in Ashland, is accepting applications for the 12-week training program through Wednesday. ...

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Time for the decked-out décor tour

You have just finished the final, painstaking touches of decorating your home for the holidays.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Ask Martha: Keeping track of fine china

Q: I have an extensive china collection. What's the best way to keep track of it?

11/27/2011 12:00 AM