Articles filed under Gardening
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Toiling in the garden for body and soulAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Steve Wilcox of Roselle serves in a variety of ministries at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, but only one provides food for the body and soul: the chu...
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Back-to-school shopping, for less as stores appeal to budget mindedAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Retailers already knew what I found out last weekend - it's time for back-to-school shopping, or in my case, back-to-college shopping. Kohl's and IKEA are appealing to t...
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Say goodbye to stainless steel, kitchen style just got comfortableAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - When it comes to casual dining, the trend in recent years has been to create an island or countertop outpost, often with barstools or other like-minded seating options. ...
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Pint-size perennials are perfect packages for small spotsAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - As with gifts, sometimes the best perennials come in small "packages" - those that stay under 12 inches tall. They are perfect for today's smaller gardens. And they are ...
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Change room's mood with a new paint jobAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Take a room from blasé to bold with the stroke of an arm. From mocha to mauve, a do-it-yourself paint job creates color without spending too much green. Grab a bucket, h...
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Learn how to make your own worm binAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Seminars, events •"Worm Bin Workshop," 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create your own worm bin using soil, sand, newspaper and wiggle...
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Pluck your largest tomato for Dundee Township contestAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Gardeners take note, the Dundee Township Visitor's Center, 319 N. River St. in East Dundee, is once again hosting a Largest Tomato Contest Saturday, Aug. 15. This is the...
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How to photograph flowers, close up and colorfulAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Daily Herald photographer George LeClaire offers his tips on shooting colorful, close-up photos of your garden flowers with your compact digital camera. Compact dig...
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Popular basil has medicinal, culinary benefitsJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Throughout history herbs have been grown around the world for their taste, fragrance and medicinal properties. Basil, one of the most popular herbs grown in the United S...
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Arm yourself against mosquitoesJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Mosquito numbers have exploded this year in reaction to the wet spring and early summer in many parts of the country. Extreme wet weather creates areas that serve as nur...