Home and Garden
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On Gardening: Giant Lone Star is a heavenly hostaJul 07, 2026 3:51 pm - As a card-carrying member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Shadowland Giant Lone Star hosta.
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Home & garden calendar July 7-18Jul 07, 2026 2:25 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers and more.
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Who says a vegetable garden needs full sun? Some plants do well in shadier spots
Jul 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight.
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Practical garden solutions: Cut flower care, weed removal and ant preventionJul 07, 2026 10:40 am - There is something rewarding about using cut flowers from your own garden for decoration.
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Comparing FHA inspections with home inspectionsJul 07, 2026 10:29 am - In a past article, you advise buyers not to rely on the findings of an FHA inspection in place of a home inspection. I think that article was an unfair treatment of FHA appraisers.
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Wigglers, crawlers and swimmers: The surprisingly complex lives of worms and leechesJul 06, 2026 12:09 pm - Naturalist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the remarkable biology and regenerative powers of worms and leeches.
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Condo boards can and should earn interest on reserve fundsJun 30, 2026 6:25 pm - Can condo associations invest reserve funds?
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How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Plants that can deter insects and wildlifeJun 30, 2026 12:36 pm - Some strategic choices regarding plants can greatly reduce the risk that insects and wildlife show up uninvited.