Home and Garden
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By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Treasures in Your Attic: Reticulated plate more valuable in a set of 8Mar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am sending photographs of items I found at a garage sale. I hope you can send me some information on what they are and if I should insure them. One of them has ...
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Use native plants to create the feel of a British gardenMar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Many gardeners dream of an English garden. And then the delphinium dies. You can translate inspiration from those fabulous English estate gardens to your small suburban ...
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Ask a Master Gardener: No easy fix for pesky weed problemMar 11, 2011 1:00 am - Q. Last year we could not keep up with the weeds in our garden. However, we do not want to use any chemicals. Is there another way to clear several square feet of we...
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Garden classes set for March 12, April 9, May 14Mar 08, 2011 10:00 pm - Smart Farm, a local organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of sustainable gardening and growing fresh produce for local food pantries, has workshops scheduled ...
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March filled with anticipation, preparation for gardenersMar 05, 2011 11:00 pm - March is the month when gardeners get excited. After a long winter, the warming days feel good and bring anticipation for the coming season. This a busy time for garden ...
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How to pick the perfect color for any roomMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Selecting paint colors for a room can be a very daunting task, not to mention trying to figure out the perfect color for every room in your house! According to Kristi Wi...
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Every decor can be warmed with well-chosen antiquesMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Of course Dee Schlagel thinks every home, no matter how contemporary, should warm up with an antique or two. After all, the designer lives in a fabulous country house wi...
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Treasures in Your Attic: Abhorrent book has some value if binding is intactMar 04, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. I have a book titled “Slavery in the United States.” It is in fair condition and measures 6½ by 4 inches; the author is J.K. Paulding. How much it is worth? A. T...
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Ask a Master Gardener: Seeds can be started indoors this monthMar 04, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. For several years I've bought a couple tomato and pepper plants for container gardening. This year I would like to start a larger garden and economize by growing ...
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Personal Snoopy sketch may be priceless to ownerFeb 26, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. Charles M. Schulz, the creator of “Peanuts,” and my grandfather were pen pals and this sketch was sent to him for his birthday. The drawing is approximately 24 in...