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
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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
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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...