Home and Garden
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A hydrangea made for experimentingJul 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Would you like to start growing hydrangeas? One way to get your feet wet is to plant the Mini Penny in a container. The catch is it would have to go inside during the wi...
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Economy taking toll on food pantriesJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - A new wave of arrivals is landing on the doorstep of area food pantries: those recently laid off from work. Couple that with the ever-increasing numbers of people needin...
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Don't rush to hide your doorsJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Probably because of their size and functional role, doors are seldom thought of as decorative elements. At best, they may be given a new coat of paint-either as a spruce...
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The Kays' favorite plantsJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - George and Brian Kay list 300 of their favorite plants in their book "Yard and Garden Makeovers." Here are some. • Apache Chief bald cypress is a deciduous conifer shade...
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A kinder, gentler reality show?Jul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Would you like to be on television? My First Place, an HGTV show, is looking for people in our area who are looking for their first homes. You have to be shopping withi...
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Improve your yard with tips from pros turned authorsJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - George Kay has strong opinions about landscape design. Walkways should turn at 90-degree angles, not curve. Do you have curvy rooms inside your house? The views from ins...
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Ferns spot in the shade dates back through the agesJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Fossil impressions suggest that ferns have been on the planet for more than 100 million years. Today there are about 12,000 species of ferns - most of them found in tro...
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Garden calendarJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Garden walks The Arlington Heights Garden Club's 2008 Garden Walk and Unique Boutique is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (noon to 5 p.m. for the garden walk). There i...
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The Produce Man thrives in West ChicagoJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - At the Resurrection Food Pantry, folks call him the Produce Man. At home he's The Farmer. Dennis Miller says he's actually just a Regular Guy doing what needs to be done...
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Before renovating, learn about home's basic architectureJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In order to identify one's needs and wishes - both aesthetic and functional - it's essential to be aware of a home's architectural style. Such an understanding will help...