Articles filed under Gardening
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Genetics can make stressed bulbs change colorFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My beautiful apricot colored tulips seem to be turning red after a few years in the ground. Is there anything I can do to prevent the bulbs from changing color? ...
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Experts will tell all at Chicago Flower & Garden ShowFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - We've gotten the message: Homegrown vegetables taste better, cost less and are better for you. But what if your yard is tiny or just a balcony, and you have a lot of sh...
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Gardener: Coffee grounds perk up your compostFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Strolling around my garden in the morning with my cup of coffee provides peaceful meditation, but also a time for daily plant inspection. Those of you who have followed ...
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California company doing a hot business in old stovesFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Business is heating up for Jack Santoro, owner of a company specializing in antique stoves. With the economy teetering toward a recovery, many consumers are more likely ...
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Plants which thrive in less-than-perfect conditionsFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Grace Koehler has favorite plants, and favorite combinations of plants. The problem is she has a lot of favorites, so we narrowed down the list she presented at the rece...
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Selecting right comforter will lead to a better nightFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Brrr. It sure is cold! With the frigid temperatures outside, it's becoming increasingly necessary to talk about how to keep warm at night without raising the costly elec...
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Awards season is time for a little Hollywood glamFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - It's awards season for the movie industry, a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the "Hollywood" of our collective imagination. As r...
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Choosing a color palette for your homeFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Choosing a color palette can be a difficult task, but set yourself up for success by knowing the basics of the color wheel and how different schemes work. •Follow the co...
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Home and garden calendarFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Tours, walks bull;"Greenhouse Tour: Spring Bedding Plants and More," 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 2. Meet at the Greenhouse. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road Wheaton. (...
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Succulent collections go chic in new bookFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Container gardening and online marketing are increasing the popularity of succulents, transforming the likes of hens and chicks to collectible chic. It wasn't long ago t...