Articles filed under Gardening
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Ask MargoNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I live in Australia and am 21 years old. Three years ago, I met a man on an online role-playing site, and we seemed to click. We talked nearly every night about p...
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Don't pack away the garden tools yetNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - By November the garden and the gardener are usually ready for some down time. You might be tempted to skimp on cleanup chores or put them off until spring, but it's wort...
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Things to doNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Antiques and crafts • The Grayslake Antique Market is at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Routes 120 and 45, Grayslake, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Admission is $5; $20 for...
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Body type should determine jacket length, not current trendNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I try to make one jacket each season; they are the most important part of my wardrobe. I love to mix and match them with skirts and pants. I am looking for one wi...
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Getting trees and shrubs ready for winterNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Here's what you do: Move a chair to a sunny spot, get a cup of tea, then sit down and relax. Getting trees and shrubs ready for winter mostly involves doing nothing. For...
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Five resources to help keep your lawn a sight to beholdNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - It's bound to happen at one point or another to all homeowners. You walk out of the house and notice brown spots popping up throughout your lawn, or that hundreds of dol...
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Easy-to-grow sweet potatoes boast a long, long shelf lifeNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Of all garden vegetables, sweet potatoes are by far the best keeper. There are plenty of other respectable keepers, of course, like Irish potatoes and butternut squash,...
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Things to doNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Antiques and crafts • The Kane County Flea Market is at the Kane County Fairgrounds, Route 64 at Randall Road, St. Charles, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Cost is $5, kids...
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Fall for colorNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Are you looking for more fall color in your yard? Thanks to the weather, this has generally not been the best year for color. But if you plan and plant, you can do bet...
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Joie de vivre comes calling this fallNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Most homes can be brightened with a touch from France's Basque country. New this season from Tissage Moutet is this 67-by-67-inch Eiffel Tower tablecloth for $160. Many...