Home and Garden
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Elgin community garden on Earth DayApr 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The groundbreaking ceremony for the Salient Community Garden will take place on Earth Day from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at 1141 Bode Road, behind Adventist Church...
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More seniors could soon qualify for property tax freezeApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - The income cap for Illinois senior citizens to qualify for a freeze on their property tax assessments could be raised from $65,000 to $75,000 under proposed legislation ...
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Bloomingdale Garden Club hosts '5 Ways to Preserve the Harvest' May 18Apr 19, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will present "5 Ways to Preserve the Harvest" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in B...
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Glen Ellyn homeowners renovate attic for much-needed spaceApr 19, 2021 9:00 am - Expanding the available space in one's home took on extra importance during the Year of COVID when people were quarantined for months. Fortunately, one set of Glen Ellyn...
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With freezing temperatures coming, here's how you can protect your plantsApr 19, 2021 1:00 am - Daffodils are deceptive flowers. The same goes for magnolias, those beguiling blooms that trick the restless gardener into thinking it's time to load up on supplies at g...
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Organic vegetables and herbs available at Heritage Prairie Farm's 7th annual saleApr 18, 2021 11:00 pm - The seventh annual Organic Transplant Sales at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn will take place on Saturdays, April 24, May 8 and 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the greenho...
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Early spring annuals brighten up the yardApr 18, 2021 7:00 am - Plant cool season annuals in early-to-mid April, such as pansies and primulas, that can tolerate a light frost to add color to your garden. The Chicago Botanic Garden ha...
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Lilac saleApr 18, 2021 6:00 am - The Common Purple is the one most often thought of when it comes to lilacs. It is often referred to as the "old-fashioned lilac." Common Purple lilac, Syringa vulgaris, ...
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Home inspector takes forever to write reportApr 18, 2021 6:00 am - Q: I recently attended the home inspection for the house I'm buying. The inspector gave a passing grade of B, with a short verbal review of his findings, and said the fu...
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How you can celebrate Earth Day 2021 across the suburbsApr 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Show a little love for Mother Nature. She's always been there to sustain us, and she's been a source of comfort and peace especially during the pandemic, when outdoor p...