Cover Story
Bulbs and Blooms

by Pat Caraher

"Roozen" may mean "roses" in Dutch. But in Washington, it means tulips--to the tune of 50 million a year.

• Fall is the time to plant bulbs

  Another approach to perennials is to go back to basics--native plants.

• Working with Mother Nature

Features

Genetically modified foods
What's in it for you?

by Tim Steury
illustrations by David Wheeler

If you think scientists all agree on genetically modified foods, think again.

Blackwell makes his mark
Noted sociologist receives WSU's highest honor

by Pat Caraher

James Blackwell helped establish the clout of black sociologists. This spring he returned to Pullman to receive the University's highest honor.

Ain't misbehavin'
If your problem child's a pet, here's where to turn

by Mary Aegerter

If you're not the leader of your pack, you may want to give Catherine Ulibarri a call.

Thames Voices

by Will Hamlin

As a literary scholar wanders London's streets, he can hear the doubts and questions and skeptical musings of the 16th-century stage.

Small and smaller

by Mary Aegerter

Panoramas

Tracking the Cougars