Articles filed under Gardening
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Gladiolus grower raises champion flowersAug 20, 2011 12:00 am - The world around him is changing but Ed Frederick has maintained his love for the tall spiked flower called gladiolus. And even at 78 — with two new knees, a new should...
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Ancient beauty of the rose unfolds in displayAug 14, 2011 1:00 am - If you ask the first 10 people you see what their favorite flower is, we're betting the trend of centuries will hold, and roses will come out on top. And so is the Lenha...
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Treasures in your attic: Crown Tuscan shades vary widelyAug 14, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I would like to know about this pink glass piece with a nude woman holding up a bowl. There are no markings, and the piece is in perfect condition with no chips o...
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Art in the garden: Vertical gardeningAug 14, 2011 12:12 am - When space is tight, hanging planters are fertile ground for creativity
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Home and garden calendarAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - Call for heirloom gardeners Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills is looking for garden enthusiasts who would like to display and sell their favorite heirlooms at...
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Ask yourself if wedding woes are about you, or the brideAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My younger sister, who is my closest friend within the family, or so I thought, is getting married. She and her fiance are planning (and paying for) a big fancy w...
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Men’s club tends Mitzvah Day gardenAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - If you think backyard gardening is a woman’s pursuit, think again. At the Congregation Or Shalom in Vernon Hills, it is members of the Men’s Club who have organized a ga...
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Art in the garden: Succulents in the summer gardenAug 07, 2011 1:12 am - The hot, scorching days of summer can be as difficult for plants as they are for people, but the thick, fleshy leaves, roots and stems of succulents help them through th...
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August in the garden: Pay attention to water levels this monthAug 07, 2011 1:00 am - After a busy spring of gardening, it’s easy to start running out of steam in late summer. But the garden still needs care. If weather remains dry, provide supplemental w...
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Parents not obligated to leave inheritance to childrenAug 07, 2011 1:00 am - Q. My parents are in their mid-60s. They're retired and having a wonderful time, which I'm very happy about. Recently I was visiting them and, out of nowhere, my mot...