Home and Garden
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Windsor School's 'farm to table' experience a hitOct 14, 2013 2:00 am - Homegrown vegetables illustrate the origins of food for young students
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Daffodils most adaptable bulb for this areaOct 13, 2013 6:00 am - If you are planting bulbs for next spring, keep in mind that daffodils are one of the hardiest and most adaptable and pest-resistant bulbs for Chicago-area gardeners. Th...
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Furniture makers reach back in time for design inspirationOct 13, 2013 6:00 am - If you lived in a comfortable home in 17th century France or 19th century England, your chairs might well have been embellished with nailhead trim. It was a clever, deco...
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Ask a Designer: Halloween parties for grown-upsOct 12, 2013 6:00 am - Halloween, the holiday built around the twin pleasures of playing dress-up and eating too much candy, is obviously a hit with children. But send invitations to your grow...
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Basement transformation fills a prescription for R&ROct 12, 2013 6:00 am - Dr. Nick works in the emergency room of a busy downtown hospital. After his shift, the doc retreats to his home for some much-needed R&R. But the peace and tranquillity ...
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Is this item Wedgwood Jasperware?Oct 12, 2013 5:51 am - Q. Can you tell me anything about this 4- by 7-inch piece? It is neither a porcelain plaque nor a painting. I was told that maybe it had been embossed, but the level of ...
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Popular trends in home design of the yearOct 12, 2013 2:00 am - Well, this year we have seen some interesting trends in interior design. Let’s review some of them to see where our homes stand in comparison. Still important is persona...
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Wait until spring to divide hardy mumsOct 12, 2013 1:00 am - Q. I have hardy mums that bloom in the late summer and early fall. Is it OK to divide them once they have finished blooming in the fall? A. Don’t be tempted to divide yo...
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Art in the garden: Garden chores prepare garden for springOct 11, 2013 3:00 pm - As the gardening season winds down, so does the amount of time we spend in our gardens. There are, however, some tasks to do now that will result in a healthy and beauti...
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For a different bulb, try planting alliumsOct 11, 2013 6:00 am - Beautiful and sturdy with a flair for the dramatic, alliums are a graceful way to add color and architectural dimension to your garden. With large globes of tiny white, ...