Home and Garden
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Master gardener’s fundraiserJul 01, 2013 10:35 am - Roti Mediterranean Grill hosts a Give Back Night with the University of Illinois Lake County Extension on Tuesday, July 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. During that time, 20 percent o...
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Geneva couple restores Curtis house, adds landscaping to matchJun 30, 2013 5:00 am - Homes that predate the Civil War are few and far between in Illinois. But, one such home, completely renovated and enhanced with modern conveniences, additional space an...
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Grubs can cause brown patchesJun 30, 2013 1:00 am - Grub problems vary from year to year and lawn to lawn. Grubs are the larvae of some kinds of beetles and feed on the roots of grass. The adult beetles lay their eggs in...
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Mushrooms help give lawn nutrients it needsJun 30, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Why do I have mushrooms growing in my lawn? A. Has all of the wet weather we have experienced recently caused you to see mushrooms in your lawn? Smile. Don’t frown! Y...
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Fruits may need thinning for growth, flavorJun 29, 2013 6:00 am - Fruit trees that were so full of blossoms this spring that they looked like giant snowballs foretell a heavy crop of fruit later this year. Too heavy. Too much, perhap...
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Potty chair will attract some collectors, repel othersJun 29, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I have owned this “potty” chair since 1970. It has been refinished once to my knowledge. I can find no marking on it, but it came from the old Bridgewater State Hospi...
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Fast summer mantel makeoversJun 28, 2013 10:51 am - Celebrate the season by giving your mantel a 15-minute summer makeover. Your mantel display is the eye-catching focal point of the room, so trick it up for the season. B...
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Art in the garden: Ornamental grasses add texture to the gardenJun 27, 2013 11:00 pm - Ornamental grasses offer fine texture while adding bold presence to the landscape. They can be used as accent plants in mixed borders or as backdrops for perennials. Som...
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Master Gardeners to show their stuff at McHenry County walkJun 27, 2013 3:24 pm - Submitted by McHenry County College Get out of the house and into the garden — actually, nine gardens — at the McHenry County College and University of Illinois Extensio...
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Grayslake Greenery Garden Club Scholarship WinnerJun 26, 2013 11:00 pm - Grayslake Greenery Garden Club Announces Scholarship Winner The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club is pleased to announce Shohreh Riassati as their 2013 scholarship win...