Articles filed under Gardening
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Treasures in your attic: Jack-in-the-pulpit vases make nice statementOct 09, 2011 1:00 am - Q. These vases were passed down to me from my grandmother. I would like to know a little history about them so I can pass them on to my son. They are orange and blac...
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Interior designer Carleton Varney aims to keep splashing color in a world of beigeOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Avoiding life in a bowl of oatmeal has been one of the guiding principles for one of the brightest lights of the interior-design world, Carleton...
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Be supportive of wife moving out, and maybe she won’t want toOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My wife of a decade is leaning toward filing for divorce. I think our problems are easily surmountable, but she is less hopeful. Despite her skepticism, she belie...
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How to reduce home energy costs without breaking the bankOct 08, 2011 6:00 am - With energy costs continuing to rise dramatically, the cost of operating a home is becoming increasingly prohibitive. But there are ways homeowners can fight back and co...
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Mushrooms in overdrive after heavy rainsOct 08, 2011 5:00 am - “Is it edible?” “Can I eat this one?” “What would happen if I ate this?” That is the big question when it comes to wild mushrooms. At least for some folks. “Well, ye...
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Art in the garden: Autumn squash delights the sensesOct 02, 2011 6:12 am - It’s time to decorate our homes and outdoor spaces to embrace the spirit of the season. With the incredible selection of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and other natural mate...
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October in the garden: After hard frost is prime bulb-planting time;Oct 02, 2011 6:00 am - Fall is the season to select and plant bulbs for spring blooms. Investing some time and energy at the end of the gardening season can provide a great show in the spring....
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Designer specializes in making dreams come trueOct 02, 2011 6:00 am - Maida Korte's resume includes flying to San Antonio and South Carolina to help clients with their far-flung homes and making appearances now and then on HGTV shows. We ...
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Treasures in your attic: Is this Red Wing vase valuable?Oct 01, 2011 6:00 am - Q. The vase in the enclosed pictures has been in my possession for a long time. Unfortunately, I cannot remember how or when I obtained it. It is 10 inches tall and ...
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Hoover students put academic talents to work in garden projectSep 26, 2011 6:00 am - Students and faculty members will gather on Monday for the dedication of a new concept within Schaumburg schools: the Hoover Math and Science Academy. The open-enrollmen...