Home and Garden
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Who is the manufacturer of this vase? How much is it worth?Jul 14, 2012 3:22 am - Q. I am enclosing photos of a vase that is in mint condition with no chips or scratches. The glaze is flawless. It is 6¾ inches tall and the flower is painted on only on...
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Indoor plants create indoor artwork for ownersJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - For The Associated Press On the indoor gardening stage, plants such as peace lily, Boston fern and sansevieria are veterans, tried-and-true performers that require littl...
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Choose drought-tolerant perennials for hot, dry conditionsJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - With the excessive heat and lack of rainfall recently, it may seem nearly impossible to grow a lush, beautiful garden. But it is possible if you choose perennials that, ...
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A look at ‘Live More, Want Less: 52 Ways to Find Order in Your Life’Jul 12, 2012 1:00 am - Every year, millions of people vow to get organized. And every year, millions fail. Author Mary Carlomagno decided to tackle this predicament in her new book, “Live More...
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Mt. Prospect forestry department says it’s time to water treesJul 11, 2012 3:48 pm - The lack of precipitation combined with very high temperatures has seriously stressed many landscape plants, especially recent plantings, according to Mount Prospect For...
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In banning leaf blowers, a small victory against noiseJul 11, 2012 1:00 am - Arlington, Mass., has joined in the fight against noise and air pollution by banning the use of leaf blowers between May 15 and Oct. 15. This gives languid homeowners an...
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St. Charles garden walk features five locationsJul 10, 2012 8:10 am - How are area gardening enthusiasts keeping things growing during hot, dry weather? Visitors will have a chance to tour gardens and ask questions Saturday, July 14, when...
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Bull Valley gardens open for a rare peek by visitors for one dayJul 08, 2012 6:00 am - If you believe that Bull Valley is a magical place, you will want to visit its garden walk Saturday, July 14. After all, the garden club opens its lovely estates only on...
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Can you help me identify this object I bought at a garage sale?Jul 07, 2012 7:22 am - Q. Please help me identify this object. It is gold-plated and about 6 inches long. I purchased it at a garage sale. The grandson was disposing of his grandmother’s belon...
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Moorish fretwork carves out space in couple's homeJul 07, 2012 6:00 am - Carole Malakoff had never heard of Moorish fretworks when she and her husband, Bob, bought an 1871 Italianate-style house in Pittsburgh. But ever since they found an 11-...