Home and Garden
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County launches Conservation Leader Internship ProgramFeb 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is launching its Conservation Leader Internship Program in the summer. The program is designed to be a hands-on learning experien...
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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...