Home and Garden
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Exterior lighting sets the stage for more outdoor funMar 15, 2014 5:45 am - Tis the season for making changes in and around the home. The arrival of warmer weather renews homeowners' vigor for various home improvement projects, and many have gra...
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Gray kitchens come on strongMar 15, 2014 5:30 am - Q. I'm looking for ideas for a kitchen remodel we're planning for late spring. There's a lot to learn, and I am curious about color schemes: I am seeing mostly all-white...
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Don't prune too early, and other bulb-growing tipsMar 14, 2014 5:45 am - Veteran bulb growers have learned to put patience ahead of pruning in helping their perennials bloom season after season. They're in no rush to remove the unsightly leav...
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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 ...