Home and Garden
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Fall decor does a Scottish flingAug 19, 2014 1:01 am - Where fashion goes, decor follows. And this fall, the fashionistas are inspired by Scotland. Plaid capes, kilts and coats hit the fall 2014 catwalk for Saint Laurent and...
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Streamwood 'harassing' her over her yardAug 18, 2014 5:01 am - I have been harassed by the village code officer concerning weeds on my easement property on Schaumburg Road. I have reviewed Illinois and Streamwood statutes concerning...
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Small cottage kits have an endless number of usesAug 17, 2014 5:45 am - Getaway houses are considered a true luxury these days. Yet, for some families a small vacation place is a deep tradition going back generations. Depending on what part ...
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Lake Zurich ready to start aggressive removal of village-owned ash trees in parkwaysAug 16, 2014 7:38 am - Lake Zurich officials are about to make a significant financial commitment to rid the village of public trees infected by the emerald ash borer. Village board members Mo...
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Matching? A decorating idea that died of boredomAug 16, 2014 5:45 am - Q. When we remodel our kitchen, is it OK to mix cabinet woods and colors? I want white- or cream-painted cabinets and an eat-on island. Can I choose a different wood or ...
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Native Americans connect to past through city gardensAug 15, 2014 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - The American Indian Center in Chicago has developed an Urban Ecology program designed to help Native American children reconnect with nature. The program provi...
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Use garden harvest for fruit or green smoothiesAug 15, 2014 5:45 am - Smoothies are a nutritious way to stir things up in the kitchen, especially if the ingredients come from your garden. Few drinks are as refreshing as fresh or frozen fr...
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Citizens for Conservation's Fall Native Tree and Shrub SaleAug 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Online ordering will be available in early August for Citizens for Conservation's Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale. This is a great opportunity to add native woody plant...
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Weather, soil conditions determine when to start plantingAug 13, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Now that it is spring, is it safe to start working in the garden? A. Weather and soil conditions are more important than the calendar in determining when to start dig...
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Ask a Master Gardener: Fall-planted mums considered annualsAug 13, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Why do mums that I plant in the fall fail to survive our winters? A. The difficulty you are experiencing is because the plants have spent the summer growing in contai...