Home and Garden
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Bulb planting help soughtOct 05, 2012 4:48 pm - The Village of Hawthorn Woods environmental committee is looking for volunteers for its annual fall bulb planting at Heritage Oak Park on Fairfield Road, at 10:30 a.m. O...
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Master Gardeners earn state awardsOct 02, 2012 1:00 am - Gardening is their passion and passing that passion along to others is their goal as University of Illinois Master Gardeners. At this year’s State Master Gardener confe...
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Three quick looks to begin your fall decoratingSep 30, 2012 5:00 am - Want to perk up your home for autumn, but don’t have the time or inclination for a full fall makeover? Here are three quick looks you can create in a jiff using my favor...
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German stein’s value depends on the sizeSep 29, 2012 4:34 am - Q. I am sending pictures of a German stein that I have owned for many years. My late husband and I antiqued a lot, and I cannot remember where we got it, but I have alwa...
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'Minor' bulbs have major impact in spring landscapeSep 29, 2012 4:00 am - The temperatures may be cooling, but don't put away your trowel just yet. With a little effort this fall, next spring will be bursting with the color of flowering bulbs....
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Help collect native plants seedsSep 28, 2012 12:24 pm - Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers have launched their fall seed collecting schedule. Join them 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Su...
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Model homes reveal popular colors, decor trends and lighting choicesSep 28, 2012 4:00 am - The excitement of change comes with each new season. Is it time to make changes to your home? Maybe you want to punch it up, brighten it up or style it up. We asked desi...
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Fall gives us great pumpkinsSep 25, 2012 5:00 am - YouTube But now that fall is back, Illinois is back to doing what we do better than anyone: growing pumpkins. Illinois not only is the nation's top-producing pumpkin sta...
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Goldenrod comes in many varieties, but none cause sneezingSep 25, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I would like to grow goldenrod to add color to my autumn garden. However, I keep reading that it causes hay fever. A. Goldenrod needs a good press agent. Not only is ...
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Batavia House Walk showcases city's varietySep 24, 2012 6:00 am - If variety is the spice of life, it's also the impetus behind the Batavia House Walk. Organizers of the walk have always tried to feature a mixture of architectural styl...