Articles filed under Gardening
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Treasures in your attic: Hard to tell from photo, but tankard could be quite valuableSep 04, 2011 1:00 am - Q. This tankard or stein has been in the family for more than 60 years. The tankard is in mint condition and is about 15 inches tall. On the body there are the initi...
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September in the garden: Make notes on the changes you’d like in your garden next yearSep 04, 2011 1:00 am - Now is the time to document any changes you have thought about making to your garden as you watched the season go by. It is easy to forget these observations over late f...
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Urban edge designs lead the way in trends for fallSep 03, 2011 6:00 am - For keeping track of this fall's decor trends, you might want your GPS handy. We're headed into the urban jungle, then off to the Great Continents. Designers have also s...
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Creative kids should take some ownership of their roomsSep 03, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey believes the most important area of a home is the child’s bedroom. “Giving a child a sense of ownership in that space can really def...
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Treasures in your attic: These plates are great, but there are only eightAug 28, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have eight platters or large dinner plates by Wm. Guerin & Co., Limoges, France. They are red with encrusted gold decoration. Could you please advise me of thei...
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Art in the garden: Preserving the summer’s tomatoesAug 28, 2011 12:12 am - Here we go again. Tomato vines hanging full of beautiful tomatoes waiting to ripen. Once they start turning red there are going to be too many to consume and the thought...
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Owners need dog training as much as puppy doesAug 28, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My fiance and I have a 9-month-old puppy. He is housebroken but is chewing everything in sight, including expensive electronics, carpeting and work-related docume...
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Sometimes, you can't gut the kitchen for a remodeling projectAug 28, 2011 12:00 am - You may not need to gut your kitchen with new remodeling techniques
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Landscape designers share their tips for creating privacyAug 27, 2011 12:00 am - Your house may have a beautiful outdoor living space, perfect for quiet morning coffee or fun evening get-togethers. But if adjacent homes loom large, or your home backs...
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Teasel takes over where wildflowers growAug 27, 2011 12:00 am - It stands tall and prickly, bearing seed heads that dare you to get close. Where there’s one, there are legions. They are well-armed and on the offense. The plant is tea...