Home and Garden
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Shepherd selects seeds with the home gardener in mindMar 12, 2014 5:45 am - Renee Shepherd owns a seed company geared to (and cherished by) home gardeners. When I was in Northern California recently, I asked if I could come by for a chat. She to...
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Kids' art adds personal touchMar 12, 2014 5:45 am - It's a conundrum many parents face: what to do with the steady flow of drawings, paintings and collages that children bring home from school and camp? Which are the keep...
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Many local resources available to help new gardenersMar 12, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I am a relatively new gardener. Are there groups or clubs you can recommend to learn more about gardening? A. Gardening has grown in popularity in recent years and no...
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Patio furniture goes bolder, brighterMar 11, 2014 5:45 am - Earthy hues that blend into the landscape tend to dominate the outdoor furniture market. Understated woods, metals and cushions are easy-to-incorporate, neutral elements...
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How to turn a rosemary bush into a treeMar 11, 2014 5:30 am - Picture a little rosemary tree at your kitchen window, standing there upright and green as if in defiance to the wintry scene beyond the panes. This little tree offers m...
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Calling all green thumbs to Flower & Garden ShowMar 09, 2014 6:00 am - After 40 years of dispensing gardening advice in magazines and newspapers, Jan Riggenbach will be giving some personal pointers to Chicago-area readers. At 11 a.m. on Sa...
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Upsized, updated florals blooming in today's decorMar 09, 2014 6:00 am - After years of simple solids and geometric prints, the lowly flower is making a comeback in decor. Floral patterns have been blooming all over fashion runways in recent ...
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A cozy home is a necessity during an endless winterMar 09, 2014 5:45 am - There appears to be enough cold weather packed into this year to keep us pondering about how to be cozier in our homes, large or small. Obvious things like checking the...
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Give a head start to summer-blooming bulbs, tubersMar 08, 2014 5:00 am - Give summer-blooming bulbs and tubers a head start by potting them up indoors in moist, soilless potting mix. Among the tender bulbs that make a good summer show are cal...
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Backyard ponds: Bringing the resort feel homeMar 08, 2014 4:45 am - About this time of year, Lee Neiman walks outside to his backyard every morning and impatiently counts the days. It's not until late March or early April that the backya...