Articles filed under Gardening
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Suburban flower artists show colors through ikebanaMar 26, 2011 5:00 am - Ikebana means Japanese flower arranging. In the Chicago suburbs many people enjoy this historic art form whether or not they have a Japanese heritage or have traveled to...
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Treasures in your attic: Victorian desk not in fashion, but cute factor ups valueMar 26, 2011 3:00 am - Q. I’m writing to you about my desk. Someone told me that it dates from the Civil War era. Could this possibly be correct? A. We get a lot of letters over a year’s ...
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Housewares show wraps the convenient and clever in styleMar 21, 2011 4:00 am - The International Home + Housewares Show was a lot of fun this year. How can you resist products like a small barbecue grill that doubles as a planter. Or what about the...
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Good books for the gardenerMar 20, 2011 4:30 am - Since spring is right around the corner, I felt it appropriate to share some titles that will fit well into your gardening library. Books are still one of the best ways ...
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Two head vases dropped in value somewhatMar 20, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have two head vases that are in perfect condition. The female is 8 inches tall and the male 7½ inches. On one the bottom is printed “Art Studios of Madison, Wis...
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By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Treasures in Your Attic: Reticulated plate more valuable in a set of 8Mar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am sending photographs of items I found at a garage sale. I hope you can send me some information on what they are and if I should insure them. One of them has ...
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Use native plants to create the feel of a British gardenMar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Many gardeners dream of an English garden. And then the delphinium dies. You can translate inspiration from those fabulous English estate gardens to your small suburban ...
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Ask a Master Gardener: No easy fix for pesky weed problemMar 11, 2011 1:00 am - Q. Last year we could not keep up with the weeds in our garden. However, we do not want to use any chemicals. Is there another way to clear several square feet of we...
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Garden classes set for March 12, April 9, May 14Mar 08, 2011 10:00 pm - Smart Farm, a local organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of sustainable gardening and growing fresh produce for local food pantries, has workshops scheduled ...
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March filled with anticipation, preparation for gardenersMar 05, 2011 11:00 pm - March is the month when gardeners get excited. After a long winter, the warming days feel good and bring anticipation for the coming season. This a busy time for garden ...