Articles filed under Gardening
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Get the most bang for your decorating buckMar 05, 2013 12:00 am - I’m a firm believer that great design doesn’t have to be expensive. The key to getting the most for your decorating dollars is to know where to splurge and where to chea...
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Some flowers may be tricked into blooming earlyMar 02, 2013 12:00 am - In late winter, short-term thaws followed by freezes can stir up the garden. During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs may sprout prematurely, especially those plant...
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Beekeeper to share expertise in Crystal LakeMar 01, 2013 12:24 pm - Submitted by Green Drinks McHenry County Doug Hawthorne, vice president of the Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association, will be speak at the next meeting of Green Drink...
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What's in and what's out in today's housesFeb 24, 2013 3:00 am - House-hunting can be so much fun and so overwhelming at the same time. If you are out looking for your next castle, it is wise to create a wish list of what you personal...
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Dining room turned into multipurpose masterpieceFeb 23, 2013 12:00 am - Nadia and Paul's dining room had great bones — tons of space and natural light, a beautiful wooden floor, a fireplace, crown molding and even recessed lighting. But this...
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Learn to grow heirloom apples in your own back yardFeb 22, 2013 2:41 pm - Learn how to grow your own antique apple trees at Garfield Farm Museum’s 26th annual Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3. For $30, part...
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It’s time to start slow annuals and starting a compost projectFeb 12, 2013 12:00 am - Creating compost is a process in which organic matter such as leaves, garden debris and fruit and vegetable scraps from the kitchen is collected, mixed and allowed to de...
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The potager garden grows food, flowers, herbsFeb 11, 2013 4:00 am - Romans were major gardeners in a time when most cultures were still hunting and gathering. But when the Roman Empire declined, much of Rome's agricultural development va...
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When burning wood, be aware of insect troubleFeb 10, 2013 12:00 am - It is best to keep any logs that you saved for burning in the fireplace outside until you are ready to burn them as insects can come in with the firewood. Never treat fi...
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New life for a century-old living roomFeb 02, 2013 12:00 am - Marianne and Mike live in a gorgeous century home with all the advantages that come with an older house — high ceilings, character and charm aplenty. But there are drawb...