Home and Garden
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Horticulturist picks the best new plant varietiesMar 06, 2014 12:01 am - If there was a pretty flower that could weather a rowdy party, it's a gomphrena. Or so says Allan Armitage. "If you're a landscaper that is doing work with student dorms...
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Trim tangled mess from raspberriesMar 06, 2014 12:01 am - March is a good time to prune raspberries. These thorny bushes can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorly if not pruned properly. Prune fall-fruiting raspberries (w...
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Floral designer shares latest trendsMar 05, 2014 1:01 pm - Want to give your floral arrangements the pizzaz that only seems to come from a professional's hand? World-renowned floral designer Deborah De La Flor will reveal new t...
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Antioch Community Garden:Mar 05, 2014 12:01 am - Plots are available in the Antioch Community Garden, at Depot and Orchard streets, across from Antioch Elementary School. Plots are $25 for a 10-foot by 20-foot area, an...
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Soaking seeds helps speed germinationMar 05, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I have heard that soaking seeds helps them germinate quicker. Is this true? A. Soaking seeds is an old-time gardener's trick. When you soak seeds before planting, you...
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Retired teachers meet:Mar 03, 2014 12:01 am - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, March 11, at Lambs Farm restaurant at Route 176 and I-94, near Libertyville. The cost is $16 p...
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35 years later, suburban homes still have lead paintMar 01, 2014 10:00 pm - Illinois high in lead poisoning rates; Kane County warns of dangers to children
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Fast route to successful gardening? Buy smartFeb 28, 2014 4:45 am - Garden centers, with their vast collections of plant colors, sizes and shapes, can be intimidating to inexperienced buyers. But you can become a discerning purchaser wit...
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Modern kitchen is multipurposeFeb 27, 2014 11:01 pm - The recipe for today's best kitchen is to create a space where family and friends will love to hang out - because today's kitchens are for living. The kitchen is no long...
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Popular garden columnist Jan Riggenbach to speak in Lake ForestFeb 27, 2014 10:00 pm - Garden columnist Jan Riggenbach shares a potpourri of ideas to enhance your landscape without enlarging your to-do list during her presentation at the Woodlands Garden C...