Home and Garden
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Don't be afraid to grow rosesMay 17, 2014 1:00 am - The thought of growing roses strikes fear in the hearts of many gardeners. Why? Maybe it's because of their place in history. Cleopatra used the power of roses in her se...
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Guidelines for a cleanr homeMay 17, 2014 12:01 am - Jolie Kerr, author of "My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag … and Other Things You Can't Ask Martha," was the guest recently on Post staff writer Jura Koncius' Home Front o...
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Shady characters you should take homeMay 16, 2014 5:30 am - Take a walk around a suburban neighborhood, and you'll probably see sweeps of pachysandra or English ivy covering the ground under mature shade trees. A few spring bulbs...
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Gardening teaches kids about nature, food originsMay 16, 2014 5:30 am - On a chilly spring morning 6-year-old Franka Aguilar was exploring the Children's Garden at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle with her younger sister and brother. “It's a s...
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Expert presents 'Lilac Basics' in LombardMay 16, 2014 1:01 am - In the spirit of Lilac Time, the village of Lombard held an informational "Lilacs 101" class Friday at village hall. Lombard resident and lilac expert Marymae Meyer led ...
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Gardening allows for more healthy food choicesMay 15, 2014 7:01 am - Growing your own food dates back thousands of years to when it was a necessary task for survival, not a hobby. In post-World War II America, however, interest in vegetab...
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Tips for high yields in a small or thirsty gardenMay 15, 2014 5:30 am - How can you get the most yield from a garden where space is limited, and water is too? Plant smart, and pay attention to the soil. "Your garden is only as good as your ...
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Plant, recycling event in Lindenhurst:May 15, 2014 1:01 am - Lindenhurst's environmental commission hosts a plant exchange and other environmentally friendly activities Saturday, May 17, at the village hall/public works garage, 23...
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Color up your shade garden with begoniasMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - With all the talk of downy mildew on impatiens, gardeners are searching for alternatives to brighten their shade gardens. Although nothing can really match the colorful ...
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Yard, deck not welcomingMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - When we moved to our house 15 years ago, we were excited about our large deck and backyard and looked forward to spending our summers entertaining. This was especially t...