Home and Garden
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Help identify the largest trees in Kane County on May 14May 05, 2016 11:00 pm - Illinois may be known as the Prairie State, but we've got some awesome trees as well as grasses. Join the group on Saturday, May 14, to discover and document the "giants...
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Des Plaines alderman proposes 'victory gardens' on city propertyMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - More than 70 years after the end of World War II, "victory gardens" may be coming back to Des Plaines. Alderman Malcolm Chester is spearheading an effort to use underuti...
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St. Charles library to host plant exchange May 14May 04, 2016 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Public Library will be hosting its second annual plant exchange from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in the Huntley Meeting Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Simply b...
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Annual Arbor Day sale in Wauconda May 7May 04, 2016 1:00 am - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Wauconda and the Acres Group are hosting the annual Arbor Day sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Ac...
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Provide a consistent supply of nectar through the seasonsMay 01, 2016 7:18 am - While selecting perennials for beds and borders, choose plants that nourish bees and butterflies. Pollinators are responsible for the majority of pollination of flowerin...
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New shovels will not give you your gardening 'edge'May 01, 2016 7:12 am - Use an electric hand grinder to sharpen your spades. New spades do not come with a sharp edge and keeping the spades sharp will make gardening much easier. Try to keep t...
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Italian furniture makers strengthen brands through archivesMay 01, 2016 7:09 am - MILAN - Big Italian furniture brands turned out collections at the 55th Milan Furniture Fair that included neglected treasures from their archives, along with fresh inno...
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Pullout workspace is a concept that works in any roomMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of the ubiquitous cutting board we see in houses today. Any kitchen desi...
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Take care to ensure the return of your tulipsMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What can I do to ensure my tulips come back next year? A. Many a gardener anxiously awaits the arrival of spring, and the bloom of the tulip. If you're like me, a spr...
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Second-generation Hitchcock chairs are a great pairMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. We have a pair of Hitchcock chairs, and I have enclosed a photo of one of them. They are old, in great condition and have the original finish. There are stencils on t...