Home and Garden
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Thread colorful grosgrain throughout your dinnerware
Oct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Grosgrain fascinates designer John Loecke, and the bright splashes of color photos in his new book, "Grosgrain Style" (Potter Craft, 2007, $21.95 paperback) make his pas...
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Taking your outdoor plants with you when you move
Oct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - When you move, you don't have to leave behind Grandma's heirloom roses or the silver fir you planted when Junior was born. It's possible to pack and move plants, too. He...
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Garden calendarOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Demonstrations • The Growing Place offers a demonstration on holiday decorating at 10 a.m. Saturday at its shop in Fox Valley/Aurora (north of Ogden and three miles...
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It's beginning to look like ChristmasOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Generally you won't see anything about Christmas in this space at least until after Halloween. But we thought you'd want to know about Christmas at the Faire Friday, Sat...
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No time to plant lilies now? They can wait until springOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Garden lilies are the rare breed of flower bulb you can plant in either spring or fall. Other bulbs have required planting seasons. For instance, spring-blooming tulip, ...
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Things to doOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Antiques and crafts • The Wheaton Antique Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Admission is $5; $20 ...
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Trees get presidential stamp of approval
Oct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- The slender little beech tree planted recently on property near the Missouri Botanical Garden looked pretty much like any other specimen. But it was special...
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Gardeners beware when working near Euphorbia plantsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - I've always liked donkey-tail spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites). An easy-care trailing plant with tight spirals of gray-green leaves that remain attractive year-round, it al...
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Where to buy unique pumpkins, seedsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Here are a few sources for cool pumpkins or seeds as shown in the Oct. 14 Home & Garden. The Planter's Palette, 28 West 571 Roosevelt Road, Winfield. Call (630) 293-104...
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Garden calendarOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Garden Clubs • The Arlington Heights Garden Club discusses orchids at 7 p.m. Monday at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights...