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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners plant sale supports wildflower sanctuary, local projects

By Penny McDowell, Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners
Apr 30, 2025 1:03 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Plants include natives, perennials, shrubs, and trees, sourced from members' gardens.
Farmstand chic? Décor is awash in fruit and vegetable motifs

By KIM COOK
Apr 29, 2025 9:07 pm - Love for fresh fruits and vegetables is showing up not just in the kitchen but in imagery throughout the home.
Tidy up, test your soil and watch for disease

By Tim Johnson
Apr 29, 2025 8:47 pm - Running behind on spring garden cleanup? You're not alone! Cut back perennials carefully and consider testing your soil. Watch for winter burn and Volutella blight. With smart moves now, your garden will thrive all season.
Home & garden calendar, May 4-10

Apr 29, 2025 8:26 pm - Owls, floral design and attracting birds, plus plant sales galore.
Iconic ‘castle’ in Fox River Grove cancels all events after village rescinds special-use permit

By Michelle Meyer
Apr 29, 2025 12:32 pm - Fox River Grove’s iconic Bettendorf Castle has canceled all events indefinitely after the village rescinded its special use permit.
Inspector misses problem with exhaust flue

By Barry Stone
Apr 29, 2025 5:29 am - A buyer had to spend $600 to extend a water heater exhaust flue through the roof, as required by code, instead of through a window. Can the home inspector who failed to note this problem two years ago be made to pay for this repair?
How to use all those takeout chopsticks in your junk drawer

By Becky Krystal
Apr 29, 2025 5:18 am - You can do more with that stash of takeout chopsticks clogging up your junk drawer than just eating with them or tossing them out in frustration. Here are some creative ways to get use out of them before bidding them a fond farewell.
How to make sure your house Is healthy

By Diana Melichar
Apr 25, 2025 10:22 am - We do a lot to maintain our physical health. But did you know that your home also needs a checkup from time to time to stay healthy? Here are some things to consider to keep your house — and you — healthy.
Spring is in bloom as Midwest Tulip Fest opens in Maple Park

By Rick West
Apr 23, 2025 12:54 pm - Over 700,000 tulips of 30 different varieties will be on display across eight acres at Kuipers Family Farm for Midwest Tulip Fest, which opened Wednesday.
Pro designers offer best kid bedroom paint colors

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Apr 23, 2025 1:30 am - Childhood bedrooms are made for creating your own little dreamland as you begin to dip your toes into the wider world. Designers encourage parents to go ahead and indulge them while you can.

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