Articles filed under Gardening
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Garden ministry at St. Alphonsus helps feed 150 familiesAug 21, 2011 6:00 am - Parish members at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church in Prospect Heights have a catchy name for one of their hands-on ministries; they call it the Garden of Eatin'. “We grow p...
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Art in the garden: Late summer is a good time to plant perennialsAug 20, 2011 6:00 am - As summer winds down and temperatures become less intense, you may be tempted to make some changes in your landscape. You may want to add new plants to fill gaps or corr...
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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...