Winter greens From: Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA | Date: December 21, 2006| Author: | Copyright 2006 Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Where there's a sill, there's a way to brighten your day Forcing the issue Rooms of blooms Herbs anyone?

WHEN IT'S WHITE outside, keep it green inside your house.

Even in the chill of winter, you can still enjoy the warm colors and fragrances of spring - all from the comfort of your windowsill.

From "forcing," or fooling, bulbs to an indoor herb garden, plant lovers can keep it growing when the snow flies.

"Winter is a drab time, but there are more and more things available now for people who want to grow plants inside," says Mike Lehman, of Esbenshade's Garden Center in ...

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