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Inside Westminster Abbey, eight 20-foot-tall live trees lined the center aisle during the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The trees transformed the space, doing what even the most elaborate floral arrangement could not — providing a natural, living sense of permanence and an air of drama. The move was unexpected, unpretentious and bold. A potted tree on your patio or deck can have the same effect. While not every tree is well-suited for a container, there are a surprising number of options, ranging from crape myrtles to hollies.

Sunday, Oct. 21 Book Appraisals The Antique Center at Historic Savage Mill offers free book appraisals from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 8600 Foundry St. Bring in your old or unusual books and find out what they're worth. For directions and more information. call 410-880-0918. Wednesday, Oct. 24 Parenting workshop The meeting takes place at 10 a.m. at the Banneker Building, 5840 Banneker Road, Suite 270 in Columbia. Topics discussed will be parenting skills, stress reduction, self-care and more.

Question: The big snow split our old weeping Japanese maple (3-feet by 4-feet wide). The trunk cracked apart vertically about 2 inches wide and way down the middle. Should we tie it loosely around the stem so that it will not split any more? Should we allow the wound to heal by itself without any spray or dressing? Structurally, it does not seem that the split will make any difference. Answer: The inner trunk wound cannot compartmentalize (heal), but the cambium layer just below the bark will "heal."

As of this moment, Huntsville, Ala., is the "Rocket City," a place best known for housing the military's missile development program. But if it were up to G-Side, the city's of-the-moment rap duo of ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova, Huntsville would be hip-hop's next hub. ST compares his hometown to another significant location in rap history. "Huntsville is the 'Ville, man," ST says. "Everyone hustles here. It's Alabama's Harlem. Everyone has a job and a side hustle. " Everyone, including his partner-in-rhyme.

Anne Arundel County police were investigating an armed carjacking in Linthicum in which a man was forced into the trunk of his own car and left in North Baltimore. The 28-year-old victim called county police to the 800 block of Nursery Rd. at about 10:50 p.m. Saturday to report a carjacking that occurred three hours earlier, police said. He told police that a man pointed a gun at him and forced him into the trunk of his 1998 gold Chevrolet Cavalier, and let him out in the Woodberry neighborhood north of Druid Hill Park after taking his wallet and cell phone, according to county police spokesman Justin Mulcahy.

Baltimore police have identified the man they found in the trunk of a car in East Baltimore on Friday. The body of Hassaan Jahad Frank, 29, was recovered at about 10:50 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of North Gay Street, near Collington Square Park. He had been shot in the head, according to police. Det. Jeremy Silbert, spokesman for the Baltimore Police Department, said detectives continue to investigate the death. According to public records, Frank had no criminal record. No further details were available.

Shortly after two men robbed the Dunkin Donuts in Cockeysville last night, the getaway car was spotted in the city and its driver arrested.However, it wasn't until the car was towed back to police headquarters in Towson that the second suspect was found hiding in the car's trunk while the vehicle was being processed for evidence.At 7:11 p.m., a man who implied he had a handgun robbed the donut shop in the 10300 block of York Road of $147 and escaped in a waiting 1987 Hyundai occupied by the driver.

A West Baltimore woman was freed from the trunk of her car last night after an armed carjacker accosted her at a city intersection.Jacqueline Gittings, 31, of the 5600 block of Belle Ave., told police she was stopped at a traffic light at Laurens and N. Stricker streets around 9 p.m. when a man with a semiautomatic handgun and wearing dark clothing approached, forced her to get out and walk to the back of the car and get into the trunk.With the woman in the trunk of her 1983 Buick, the man drove less than a block before stopping next to the Lillian Jones Recreation Center in the 1300 block of N. Stricker St., where he parked the car and walked away.

A 15-year-old Union Bridge girl remained in serious condition at the Washington Hospital Center trauma unit Friday night after she fell from the trunk of a car in Frederick County about 3:15 p.m. Thursday.Missy Klipp of McKinstry Mill Road was riding in the trunk of a car with three other passengers on Knighton Court south of Libertytown when the accident occurred, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.Missy, who suffered head and other injuries, was flown to the hospital by state police helicopter.

As soon as Lauri and Jeff Zell saw Steven Shapiro's treasure chest at a silent auction for charity, they knew it belonged in their home. Crafted as a fantasy art piece, the trunk had a sophisticated funkiness and a unique style the Zells loved. They had no doubt about their choice. It would fit perfectly in their family room.Describing her taste in decorating as "eclectic," Mrs. Zell adds that she and her husband "always keep our eyes open for things that we think will punch up the design of our home."

Growing up in Philadelphia as an aspiring amateur boxer, Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain found a mentor in the city's boxing champion, “ Smokin” Joe Frazier . McClain, who was 6-1 as a boxer while competing in area Golden Gloves tournaments, was given his first pair of boxing trunks by Frazier. That's why Monday's news that Frazier had died at age 67 after a short bout with liver cancer hit McClain hard. “It's bad news for the world, but [especially] for Philly,” McClain said.

A man was killed Thursday morning while trying to cut a limb off a tree in Forest Hill, police said in a statement. A man was killed Thursday morning while trying to cut a limb off a tree in Forest Hill, police said in a statement. Elmer Andreas Galdamez, of Glen Burnie, died at the scene. He was 24. He was trapped 30 feet in the air between the fallen limb and the tree's trunk, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said. The accident happened at about 10:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Shanwick Road, authorities said.

Baltimore police have identified the man they found in the trunk of a car in East Baltimore on Friday. The body of Hassaan Jahad Frank, 29, was recovered at about 10:50 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of North Gay Street, near Collington Square Park. He had been shot in the head, according to police. Det. Jeremy Silbert, spokesman for the Baltimore Police Department, said detectives continue to investigate the death. According to public records, Frank had no criminal record. No further details were available.

Baltimore police were investigating the discovery on Friday of a body found in the trunk of a vehicle in East Baltimore. Detective Nicole Monroe, a police spokeswoman, said the body of an unidentified male was discovered about 10:50 a.m. at North Gay and East Preston streets. The man had been shot in the head, Monroe said. justin.fenton@baltsun.com > > Most recent updates Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts

In the tradition of the old-fashioned trunk show, home furnishings vendors often stage events to present new fabrics, wallpapers, finishes and more to interior designers hungry for new ideas. The materials typically come in swatches or sample books or even catalogs. But at McLain Wiesand's recent trunk show, the new products were on a runway. For the second year in a row, the Baltimore custom furniture maker put on the event, drawing a crew of home furnishings sales reps to set up displays to pitch their new products.

Trends mystify me. It's hard for me to imagine buying something just because it's currently in fashion. In fact, I normally do just the opposite. Still, when it's time to buy new furniture or redo the drapes, better to follow the trends than risk being passé. And while trends are often "created" by marketing gurus in effort to sell new products, trends with staying power, those that eventually morph into classics, emerge organically, because somewhere, someone smart was paying attention and filled a need before it even existed.

He's known simply as "The Trunk Man."Tim Deal restores antique trunks. The portable closets have traveled a long way to feel his touch. They've ridden the iron rails and hit the dusty trails by stagecoach.Some have been through wars. Others have seen stars. But most have come out of retirement for the face lift only his hands can perform. They wait comfortably in Mr. Deal's Taneytown home to be the next to undergo reconstructive surgery.Exacto knives serve as his scalpels. He uses them to scrape off old, peeling finishes without slicing into the wood.

A 26-year-old Govans man, who told police that two men locked him in the trunk of his car where he remained nearly 18 hours before rescuers freed him at a Laurel mall, was listed in good condition yesterday at Laurel Regional Hospital.Lennie Staten of the 5600 block of Lothian Road told Baltimore County police he was waiting at a traffic light at Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue in Hillendale about 2:30 a.m. Monday when a masked gunman approached his 1992 Chevy Beretta.The gunman ordered Mr. Staten to climb into the back seat, and a second man entered the passenger side of the car, police were told.

Anne Arundel County police were investigating an armed carjacking in Linthicum in which a man was forced into the trunk of his own car and left in North Baltimore. The 28-year-old victim called county police to the 800 block of Nursery Rd. at about 10:50 p.m. Saturday to report a carjacking that occurred three hours earlier, police said. He told police that a man pointed a gun at him and forced him into the trunk of his 1998 gold Chevrolet Cavalier, and let him out in the Woodberry neighborhood north of Druid Hill Park after taking his wallet and cell phone, according to county police spokesman Justin Mulcahy.

Question: Snow has caused chaos in my yard. Some tree and shrub branches are broken, some branches are flat on the ground. Can these plants be saved? Answer: Cut off badly broken branches. Prune back to a leaf bud or where the branch joins the next larger branch. If you must cut back to the trunk, do not leave a stub or cut flush with the trunk. Leave the branch collar (the raised area where it joins the trunk) where healing occurs best. Don't rush to judgment on flattened branches.