Home and Garden
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Books tell a story of warmth, sophisticationAug 15, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Regardless of today's technological revolution, there is no compariso...
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Expect fewer bulbs to be found this fallAug 15, 2021 7:00 am - It is time to plan for and order spring flowering bulbs for your garden. Our Chicago Botanic Garden bulb vendors are indicating there is high demand for bulbs, and that ...
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Experts: Keeping trees healthy helps prevent them being uprooted during stormsAug 13, 2021 1:00 am - Clearing out the broken branches and uprooted trunks in the wake of recent storms might prompt suburban homeowners to reconsider the wisdom of having trees surrounding t...
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Extension educator on how to create a bird-friendly yardAug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - North America has lost 3 billion birds since 1970, according to a study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This is a 30% decrease. This statistic may feel devastating ...
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After the storm: Illinois Extension offers advice on repair and care for damaged treesAug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - URBANA, Ill. - Summer storms have damaged trees, some more than 100 years old, in communities across the state. Homeowners in theses communities, including Woodridge an...
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Roselle will plant 88 trees by OctoberAug 11, 2021 5:30 am - The village of Roselle is entering the third year of its tree planting program, which comes at a time when officials say such initiatives have become more important for ...
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Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie supports the Aarrk Gardens' missionAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Members of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley embody the church's statement of purpose "A Growing Church for Growing People" and its pledge to "encourage...
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What are you hiding behind that beautiful screen?Aug 08, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. The decorative folding screen has become a common interior furnishing...
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Agent chose negligent home inspectorAug 08, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Before I bought my house, my agent scheduled the home inspection, and I trusted her to choose a good inspector to protect my interests. After moving in, I found many ...
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Start now to get another growing season out of your gardenAug 08, 2021 7:00 am - The same hot weather that brings out the best in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and other summer vegetables makes spinach, lettuce, peas and other cool-weather vegetables ...