Home and Garden
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'We the People' is the White House's theme for the holidays
Nov 28, 2022 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Drawing decorating inspiration from America's founding documents, Jill Biden chose a "We the People" theme to deck the White House halls and to remind ...
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IMAGES: Some of the previous winners in the Daily Herald's holiday lights contestNov 28, 2022 12:00 am - The competition is always fierce in the Daily Herald's holiday lights contest. Here's a look back at some of the winners. Entries will be accepted for this year's contes...
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Tidy up the garden for winterNov 27, 2022 6:00 am - Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. You can rent or purchase a shredder for the leaves and other small garden debris. These shredders tend to be noisy ...
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Time to pick a Christmas tree, but real or fake? Environmentalists actually say real, if you canNov 25, 2022 4:30 am - The holidays are just around the corner, and for those who celebrate Christmas, it's almost time to pick up an evergreen tree. But will it be real or fake? While debate...
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Mount Prospect Historical Society welcomes Holiday Housewalk guests for the 34th yearNov 24, 2022 10:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its 34th annual Holiday Housewalk on Friday, Dec. 2, this year showcasing a portion of two neighborhoods — Arthur T. McIn...
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Create a bulb display for your deck or patioNov 20, 2022 6:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. Plant the bulbs in layers in the container to create a dramatic display. Keep the containers in an unheat...
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Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plantsNov 19, 2022 6:00 am - If you're planning a new bed for perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to impro...
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Algonquin Garden Club donates $2,000 to Friends of Dundee Natural AreasNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - On Oct. 27, the Algonquin Garden Club presented a $2,000 check to the newly formed Friends of Dundee Natural Areas. It is an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, l...
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Finding small spaces at home to call your ownNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - It's not a "she shed" or a "man cave." More of a "me space." It might be a little nook beside a stairway. Or along a wall with a nice window. An enclosed balcony. A base...
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Take advantage of nice falls days to improve your gardenNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots and faucets as night temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Reconnect hoses to water new plants or plants in containers ...