Home and Garden
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West Chicago company sows the seeds for a bumper crop of gardenersFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - Still in the throes of the deadly coronavirus and the pain of pandemic restrictions, we gaze across the bleak, snow-covered tundra of suburbia and imagine what spring mi...
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Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through natureFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of ...
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Creating a home to be the setting of your storyFeb 07, 2021 6:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 20017. Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a...
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Stargazing: Space-themed decor brings the heavens indoorsFeb 07, 2021 6:00 am - It was a tough year here on Earth, but 2020 was a bright spot for space exploration. SpaceX sent its futuristic Starship to new heights, three countries launched Mars mi...
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Alleged collusion among agents and home inspectorsFeb 07, 2021 5:00 am - Q: As an expert witness in construction-defect lawsuits, I see cases involving home inspectors who fail to disclose defects or who minimize the findings in their reports...
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Pruning overgrown shrubs best done when they're dormantFeb 06, 2021 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be aggressively pruned this and next month to rejuvenate them. Start by removing al...
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Lotusland project revitalizes the Japanese GardenFeb 06, 2021 6:00 am - MONTECITO, Calif. - The botanical gardens at Lotusland, near Santa Barbara, California, offer a meditative retreat outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak. Consider the...
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Virtual gardening series begins Feb. 10Feb 05, 2021 12:00 am - The 2021 Garden Learning Series will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month beginning Feb. 10. The first in the series to be held virtually will f...
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Learn how to make your backyard a wildlife destinationFeb 01, 2021 10:00 pm - The Northern Kane County Wild Ones and Gail Borden Library are presenting a series of virtual discussions and programs based on the book "Nature's Best Hope, A New Appro...
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Mixing colors and pattern: Learning is part of the processJan 31, 2021 6:01 am - Working with color is the fun part of pulling your home together. Initially, don't get caught up in getting it right the first time you select your colors, fabrics and p...