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When Fred Carter walks through his Spokane garden, he takes a stroll through a lifetime of memories. The gardens were created when the house, the original Wessel estate, was built in 1905. Carter's parents purchased the house in 1945 and lived there until their deaths. Carter inherited the house two years ago and has set about bringing the gardens back to their original glory.

In the decorating world, colors come and go. One year it's jewel tones. Another, pastels are all the rage. But there are those who aren't influenced by fashion. They live by their own palette.

While other builders are exploring ways to incorporate green building materials and techniques into big mainstream projects, Casper Mork-Ulnes and Nick Damner are thinking smaller. Much smaller.

Garden Leisure Lavender Farm Event of the Senses - Leisure Lavender Farms is presenting this U-pick event Mondays through Saturdays. Friday-July 30. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 3529 N. Lynden Road., Otis Orchards. (509) 993-5036.

In the front of my house, between the sidewalk and the carport, I planted a yellow/green plant that flowers, called bishop's weed. I bought it several years ago to make a border plant. This summer at the farmers' market, I learned that this plant will take over everything. I have cut off the blossoms so that they won't go to seed.

Trial and error may be fine for science labs. But when it comes to getting plucked, waxed, rubbed or peeled taking chances can lead to some pretty scary scenarios. Read on to learn how to avoid real-life hair scares and other cosmetic disasters by taking charge of your beauty treatments. That way, you'll have no trials to endure – or errors to regret.

Tuesday Growers' Market - Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. "Hot 0ff the Grill," 4-6 p.m. Outdoor event with grilled dinner specials and music by Brian Gill. Moscow Food Co-op parking lot, Fifth and Washington streets. Colville Farmers' Market - Wednesdays, noon-6 p.m., through Oct. 25. Third and Oak streets. (509) 732-6619.

Hurray for red, white, blue Patriotic-themed items add color and meaning to Fourth of July.

Dear Collector, Could you give me the date, value and maker of this game board?

Because landscaping should be enjoyed (as well as admired), every outdoor space needs a shady place to "stop and smell the roses." That's what makes this handsome do-it-yourself trellis bench such a great summer project. The project creates a romantic focal point for any landscape. It features a wide, comfortable seat, integral planters and trellises (perfect for flowering vines or climbing roses) and an elegantly curved roof.

The colors of July are red, white and blue. No Fourth of July picnic would be complete without the stars and stripes on everything from paper plates to T-shirts. Bunting hangs from front porches on homes, and flags fly everywhere.

"I'm like old wine. They don't bring me out very often, but I'm well preserved."