Home and Garden
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St. Hugh of Lincoln to host a Spring Plant & Craft Sale May 8May 04, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 8, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is hosting a Spring Plant & Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church on the southeast corner of ...
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Elmhurst church hosts Organic Seedlings Sale May 8May 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Certified organic vegetable and herb seedlings, as well as a limited number of pollinator plants, will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to noon,...
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Crestview Garden Club hosts annual plant sale May 15 in ElmhurstMay 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Crestview Garden Club will host its annual plant sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Centennial Park, 155 E. St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. The plant sale ...
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The Land Conservancy hosts Spring Wildflower Walk May 15 in WoodstockMay 03, 2021 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ryders Woods, 750 Kimball Ave. in Woodstock. The fe...
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Downtown Crystal Lake to host Spring Flower Sale fundraiser May 8May 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Make plans to purchase your flowers for Mom (and yourself) at Downtown Crystal Lake's Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the corner ...
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There are no shortcuts to becoming a competent inspectorMay 02, 2021 7:31 am - Q: I'd like to become a home inspector and would like to know the cheapest way to learn how to do this. What do you recommend? A: If you are serious about learning the c...
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A comfortable home is different for everyoneMay 02, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. We are all familiar with the saying "Home, Sweet Home," but what does...
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Go big with a traditional window-box gardenMay 02, 2021 7:00 am - The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. You simply can't go wrong with a tall red geranium amid ...
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Get your yard, flower beds ready for May 15May 02, 2021 7:00 am - If you haven't cleaned up your garden yet, it is OK to continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials. The perennials will have begun growing so b...
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Listing your home in 2021? Here's what to know
May 01, 2021 6:00 am - It's a good time to be a home seller - homes are selling fast and for a premium - but that doesn't mean you should jump into the market ill-prepared. Knowing what to exp...