Home and Garden
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Community garden helps provide for food pantryJul 15, 2011 1:00 am - An historic neighborhood association near downtown Arlington Heights has taken on a new project this summer: a victory garden. For the first time, they leased one of the...
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Idyllic gardens open to public for one dayJul 12, 2011 12:00 am - Rachel and Aubrey Neville live on a little piece of paradise. And this weekend, they’ve agreed to share it. The couple owns more than 50 acres that, on Saturday, July 1...
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Landscape architect creates an award-winning potagerJul 11, 2011 1:00 am - “Potager” sounds fancier than “vegetable garden.” And not just because the word is French. Traditionally, these plots feature cutting flowers, fruit trees and berries as...
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How much is this 'Doughboy Tank' worth?Jul 10, 2011 1:00 am - Q. The photo is of a World War I “Doughboy Tank” that is in perfect working order, and I also have the original box in mint condition. Any information or appraisal o...
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Drought-resistant plants save on maintenanceJul 09, 2011 3:00 am - Choosing drought-resistant plants and following wise cultural practices conserves precious water, uses fewer chemicals and saves time in maintenance, too. When deciding...
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Grayslake club names scholarship winnersJul 09, 2011 12:00 am - Submitted by Kathy Carper The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club is proud to announce Jeremy Terlap of Gurnee and Claire Cameron of Mundelein as their 2011 scholarship winne...
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Community gardeners grow fresh produce for local food pantryJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - Members of the Schaumburg Garden Club work a plot of nearly 4,000 square feet out behind Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. They have been working together to r...
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Black, white and green: Get some gardening tips along with books at your libraryJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - We could all benefit from learning more about our “green world,” especially the one in our own garden, and what better place to do that than at the local library? “Many ...
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Art in the garden: Gardening for hummingbirdsJul 03, 2011 1:25 am - Imagine your garden from the perspective of a hummingbird. If you were one of these beautiful little birds, what would be your criteria in your search for a new home? Ÿ ...
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Treasures in your attic: Bisque-headed doll’s value hinges on size, clothingJul 03, 2011 1:00 am - Q. Enclosed is a photograph of a bride doll I purchased years ago at a yard sale. It is marked “Made in Germany Armand Marseille 390.” It has a closed mouth, pierced ear...