Home and Garden
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Gladiolus a showy flowerAug 09, 2013 11:00 pm - The gladiolus produces a large, showy flower spike that lasts for several days in the garden or in a vase. A gladiolus flower stalk has several buds that will bloom in o...
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Valuing an attractive bedroom setAug 09, 2013 11:00 pm - Q. We would like to sell this bedroom set, but have no idea of the value. We have had it for 41 years. We refinished it because the surface had turned black. It is solid...
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Barrington Hills’ Blue Star Memorial Dedication honors those who servedAug 09, 2013 2:26 pm - A Blue Star Memorial Marker was placed at the Barrington Area Civil War Enlistment site, located at the intersection of Old Sutton and Dundee roads, in Barrington Hills....
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Art in the garden: There is a hibiscus for your landscapeAug 09, 2013 1:00 am - Hibiscus are heat-loving beauties at their prime in mid to late summer. Their large, exotic looking blooms add a showy splash of color to almost any sunny location. Choo...
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Some plants model obedience, sensitivityAug 07, 2013 5:05 am - There are two plants whose behavior makes me think back to when my daughter was a teenager. Those years can be turbulent ones for kids and parents alike, and these plant...
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Gardeners can help monarch butterfliesAug 06, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Recently I read about the plight of monarch butterflies (severe weather, illegal logging in Mexico, etc.). What can I do in my garden to attract and help these beauti...
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Foyer is a great place to start redecorating your houseAug 05, 2013 1:00 am - In suburbs across America, traditional townhouses and developments come standard. But let’s say your taste swings more contemporary, or your house dates to the ’80s, is ...
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What manner of manor is this?Aug 04, 2013 1:00 am - Victorian or Colonial revival? Modern or contemporary? Even if you're just curious, knowing the style of a home can be helpful for buying, selling, remodeling or decorat...
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Monitor soil, provide water as neededAug 04, 2013 1:00 am - Although there was lots of rain in spring and early summer, conditions now have become warmer and drier. Monitor the soil in your garden and provide supplemental water t...
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Bamboo planters could face legal liabilitiesAug 03, 2013 7:57 pm - HARTFORD, Conn. — While bamboo can evoke images of tranquility, munching pandas and eco-friendly flooring, an aggressive variety has wreaked havoc on some homeowners and...