Articles filed under Gardening
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Tricks to helping kids keep an organized bedroomMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - The conversation often starts with, “Where are your shoes?” For many parents trying to get out the door on time in the morning, a child with a disorganized bedroom can b...
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Monarch buttefly talk rescheduled:Mar 25, 2013 4:24 pm - The presentation “Monarchs ... Bringing Back America’s Most Beloved Butterfly” has been rescheduled to 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Fremont Public Library, 11...
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Seven signs of spring for your homeMar 24, 2013 6:00 am - As the light of spring shines on cluttered coffee tables, chipped woodwork and deflated pillows, it's obvious that our homes take a hit in the long hard slog from Thanks...
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Instead of a fence, a lush landscapeMar 10, 2013 12:00 am - If you can spit into your neighbor's yard from your back porch — not that you would, of course — you probably live in a Florida subdivision. Shrinking yards and zero lot...
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What smart gardeners knowMar 09, 2013 12:00 am - It happens all the time. I'll get a call or an email from a group wanting me to give a presentation at an event. Eventually, it basically comes down to the same question...
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Get the most bang for your decorating buckMar 05, 2013 12:00 am - I’m a firm believer that great design doesn’t have to be expensive. The key to getting the most for your decorating dollars is to know where to splurge and where to chea...
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Some flowers may be tricked into blooming earlyMar 02, 2013 12:00 am - In late winter, short-term thaws followed by freezes can stir up the garden. During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs may sprout prematurely, especially those plant...
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Beekeeper to share expertise in Crystal LakeMar 01, 2013 12:24 pm - Submitted by Green Drinks McHenry County Doug Hawthorne, vice president of the Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association, will be speak at the next meeting of Green Drink...
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What's in and what's out in today's housesFeb 24, 2013 3:00 am - House-hunting can be so much fun and so overwhelming at the same time. If you are out looking for your next castle, it is wise to create a wish list of what you personal...
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Dining room turned into multipurpose masterpieceFeb 23, 2013 12:00 am - Nadia and Paul's dining room had great bones — tons of space and natural light, a beautiful wooden floor, a fireplace, crown molding and even recessed lighting. But this...