Home and Garden
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Growing a new generation of gardenersDec 11, 2009 10:00 pm - A few months ago, I embarked on a new speaking campaign. My ambitious goal was to convince the masses on why gardening is so important. This all stemmed from the recogni...
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Tree selection and care tips from Morton ArboretumDec 11, 2009 10:00 pm - Are your Christmas tree selection skills on the same level as Charlie Brown's? Well, good grief! Let The Morton Arboretum offer up some great tips to keep the Christmas ...
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A nice, stiff drink can keep narcissus stems uprightDec 11, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. How can I grow narcissus bulbs indoors? A. Paperwhite narcissus are good choice for forcing indoors since they don't require the chilling period like most other bulbs...
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Sabbath-mode appliances keep kitchen kosherDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - It used to be so simple. A refrigerator was just a machine to keep food cold. It didn't have fancy digital readers or buzzers to announce the second that food goes bad. ...
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How to have an outdoor display worth a gazeDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - A couple of years ago, in a weak moment, I vowed to never again host a holiday open house at my historic home. Getting ready for the tour, which was held during my busie...
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These books make great gifts for homeowners, gardenersDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Almost every homeowner on your holiday gift list can use a book about home design or gardening. Even Kindle owners might want a pretty tome to toss on the coffee table o...
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Company takes the holiday hassle out of home decoratingDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The holidays are obviously upon us as you drive up and down streets and see the pretty colored and white lights adorning houses and businesses alike, transforming dreary...
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Home and garden calendar: Sales, workshops and holiday showsDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Seminars, sales • Holiday open houses, The Growing Place, Dec. 4-5. Create hostess gift arrangements, lighted outdoor decorations, winter s'mores. The Growing Place, bot...
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Mix leaves into garden soil before springNov 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Last fall I put several inches of mulched leaves on my garden to add nutrients to the soil. In the spring the layer of mulch kept the soil from drying and it was late...
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Proper poinsettia care will yield prettiest bloomsNov 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Poinsettias, an enduring holiday tradition, offer delightful choices for adding colorful cheer to homes during the holidays. With more than a hundred varieties available...