Home and Garden
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...
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Contest improves life for ex-Navy Seal who lives in AddisonJul 29, 2019 1:00 am - Mandy Hagestedt, a barber and owner of a four-unit apartment building in Addison, was able to upgrade one of those units for a longtime tenant and Vietnam veteran when s...
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Absentee real estate investmentJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. My son is interested in renting out his home, as he received a job offer in another state. Three years ago, I bought your book, "The Home Buyer's Kit," to help him. D...
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Vintage canister set was made in GermanyJul 28, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I was given the ceramic canister set seen in this photo almost 30 years ago. All 12 pieces are decorated with a geometric blue design against a white background. Each...
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Volunteer Master Gardeners lend expertise for Libertyville flood controlJul 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Tucked behind Winchester House, off Winchester Road in front of the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville, is a subtle environmental hero — a rain garden f...
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Benevolent or fearsome? Yellowjackets can be bothJul 24, 2019 7:00 am - Yellowjackets play a supportive role in gardening but can be dangerous around families and pets. People sensitive to bee venom should be especially careful from August t...
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Insect update: Good news for monarch butterflies, bad news for us on gypsy moths, Japanese beetlesJul 24, 2019 5:30 am - Doug Taron expresses the kind of cautious optimism you would expect from a conservationist who tracks a vulnerable, majestic creature. So while he's not exactly uncorkin...
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Get your orders in to stock your fish pondJul 23, 2019 11:00 pm - Need fish for your pond? If you have a new pond or an old pond in need of restocking, you can order your fish from. Included in the sale are channel catfish, largemouth ...
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Wild Ones to take tours of two private gardens July 27Jul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 27, join Wild Ones of Northern Kane County for tours of two private gardens in St. Charles beginning at 9:45 a.m. Attendees will meet at Davis Richmon...
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Take steps to protect swallowtail butterfly populationJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - Q. How can I support the swallowtail butterfly population? It's great to see the monarchs but I would like to have another variety in my yard. A. Swallowtail butterflies...