Home and Garden
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Antioch garden club sets plant saleMay 15, 2013 8:23 pm - The annual Antioch Garden Club perennial plant sale is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Centennial Park pavilion, 701 Anita Ave., between Depot Street ...
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With these temperature swings, only strong flowers surviveMay 14, 2013 5:15 am - If you feel stressed going straight from cranking up the heat to turning on the air-conditioning, imagine how all those Mother's Day gift plants feel. Pity the poor petu...
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West Chicago celebrates Blooming Fest on SaturdayMay 13, 2013 1:37 pm - West Chicago will celebrate every aspect of gardening during its annual Blooming Fest celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the city’s downtown. The 13-...
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Water and fire features on the upswing for outdoor livingMay 12, 2013 1:00 am - No matter where you go in the country, fire and water features are uppermost on homeowners’ back yard wish lists. National studies show that fire features rank No. 1 amo...
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Decorating tips for making a rental space your ownMay 11, 2013 1:00 am - It’s yours, but it isn’t. A rented apartment or house can be a wonderful place to live, and a challenging place to decorate. The restrictions are many: Landlords often ...
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Safety first when choosing a cribMay 11, 2013 1:00 am - Cribs don’t come with a guarantee that your baby will sleep soundly through the night, as much as sleep-deprived parents wish they did. Cribs do, however, keep your baby...
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How to get the most out of your herb gardenMay 10, 2013 1:00 am - Beautiful, delicious, aromatic and self-sufficient, herbs represent a form of perfection in the garden. Culinary herbs are singularly suited to growing in pots and other...
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Choosing the right pot to grow herbsMay 09, 2013 1:00 am - A 14-inch-diameter pot is the optimal size for a collection of herbs — large enough to do the job without becoming a major production in weight, cost and soil volume. He...
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Flower Power Planting Party – can you dig it?May 08, 2013 2:11 pm - Spring is blossoming into full bloom now, with vibrant waves of color splashed everywhere — from summer clothing to beach towels. The Fox Valley Park District adds to th...
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Roosevelt’s Schaumburg garden a model of innovation, sustainabilityMay 07, 2013 2:37 pm - A community garden at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg is becoming a model and a city-suburban crossroad this growing season for regional environmental sustainability....