Home and Garden
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Dig up Dahlia tubers to save them for next yearOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. How can I save my Dahlia tubers for planting next year? A. Dahlias should be dug once the leaves become darkened by frost. On a sunny day, cut the stems back to ...
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Color, pattern and detail through decorator's eyesOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - In a world of West Elm simplicity and Crate and Barrel conformity, legendary designer Carleton Varney really rocks a room with his pattern, color and confidence. His lat...
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Transform a formal dining room into a cheerful haunted Halloween sceneOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Many homeowners relish having a room that's a bit of a departure from the rest of their spaces, and St. Charles mother of two Jenny Risch is no exception. In contrast to...
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Deadheading prolongs flowering season, improves appearanceOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. What does deadheading mean? A. Deadheading flowers is simply the process of removing spent flower blooms in order to extend their flowering season and improve the...
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Be creative with home landscapes, foundation plantingOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Planting in front of your house is easy, right? Plant three to five evergreens of the same kind in a row to hide the concrete foundation. Your only decision is whether t...
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Holly offers year-round appeal no matter where you liveOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - If you're looking for a plant with year-round appeal, holly belongs near the top. No matter where you live, hollies offer shiny red, orange, or yellow berries, and many ...
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Fall fun at the farm at The Growing Place in AuroraOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Seminars, sales •Fall Fun at the Farm, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 24. Nature storytelling and silent auction; for families. The Growing Place, 2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora. Ca...
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A decade of Michael Graves' design at TargetOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Ten years ago, Target partnered with designer Michael Graves to make great design affordable to all. The Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibit, "From Towers to Teakettles...
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Willowbrooke Wildlife Center plans 'Fall Fun at the Farm' eventOct 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Seminars, sales •Fall Fun at the Farm, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 17. Willowbrook Wildlife Center Raptor Program; all ages. The Growing Place, 2000 Montgomery Road, Auror...
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Antiques: Palatine home goes back in timeOct 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Don't ask Donna Finegan to explain the compulsion to decorate her home with furniture from the 17th or 18th century. This pre-Revolutionary War period was not the most ...