Articles filed under Gardening
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Ditch the dryer: Tips for clothesline dryingAug 11, 2012 5:00 am - Think clotheslines are a relic of a bygone era, a time when our grandmothers slaved over their dainties with stiff birch-wood pins? Think again. Hanging clothes is hot, ...
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Flower show in Lake ZurichAug 08, 2012 3:30 pm - The Garden Club of Lake Zurich and the Plant and Garden Club of Wauconda will host a Standard Flower Show in Lake Zurich this weekend. The show, entitled “Follow The Yel...
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Noted landscape architect used native plants, natural landscapingAug 05, 2012 1:00 am - SEAL HARBOR, Maine — Some of Maine's most popular destinations are located on Mount Desert Island, including Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. But the island is also ...
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Is there any value to this barber chair?Aug 04, 2012 12:47 am - Q. Can you tell me the approximate value of my husband’s barber chair? It was manufactured by the Koken Barber’s Supply Co. of St. Louis. There is also a brass plaque on...
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Sedums deserve a place in the gardenAug 03, 2012 6:00 am - If you mention Autumn Joy in conversation with other gardeners, most nod in recognition. Mention Angelina, Vera Jameson or John Creech and puzzled looks may be the resul...
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Master Gardeners tend 4 plots to donate produce to food pantryAug 02, 2012 10:00 am - Master Gardeners see themselves as educators as much as gardeners, with their mission of helping people “learn to grow.” However, members of the DuPage County Extension ...
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'Killer' wasps not really all that dangerousAug 01, 2012 5:00 pm - If you feel a 2-inch wasp with reddish, transparent wings bumping its head against your body this summer, it might be a killer. Luckily — unless you're a cicada — there...
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Blooming mastermind: Secret process gives new dahlia colors a sporting chanceJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - Spartacus is a rich dark red dahlia, but Steve Meggos has bred yellow, lavender, orange, white and bicolored flowers with it. Meggos, who has been growing the big, exoti...
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Playground design goes on a nature hikeJul 29, 2012 6:09 am - Architect and playground builder Ron King is part of a robust movement to bring back more natural play, with environments that serve up some messiness and risk-taking al...
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House colors establish comfort, personalityJul 29, 2012 1:00 am - Is it time to recolor your home? The colors you pick are important, as they not only reflect your personality, but also help you feel comfortable in your surroundings. C...