Articles filed under Gardening
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Finding the right lightMar 31, 2013 6:00 am - Choosing a lamp seems simple. But the number of decisions that go into it can be daunting. “People get confused about sizing, if the style is going to fit the room, if i...
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Bedford Park indoor farm goes 'mega'Mar 31, 2013 6:00 am - Farming in abandoned warehouses has become a hot trend in the Midwest — with varying degrees of success — as more entrepreneurs worldwide experiment with indoor growing ...
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Tricks to helping kids keep an organized bedroomMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - The conversation often starts with, “Where are your shoes?” For many parents trying to get out the door on time in the morning, a child with a disorganized bedroom can b...
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Monarch buttefly talk rescheduled:Mar 25, 2013 4:24 pm - The presentation “Monarchs ... Bringing Back America’s Most Beloved Butterfly” has been rescheduled to 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Fremont Public Library, 11...
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Seven signs of spring for your homeMar 24, 2013 6:00 am - As the light of spring shines on cluttered coffee tables, chipped woodwork and deflated pillows, it's obvious that our homes take a hit in the long hard slog from Thanks...
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Instead of a fence, a lush landscapeMar 10, 2013 12:00 am - If you can spit into your neighbor's yard from your back porch — not that you would, of course — you probably live in a Florida subdivision. Shrinking yards and zero lot...
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What smart gardeners knowMar 09, 2013 12:00 am - It happens all the time. I'll get a call or an email from a group wanting me to give a presentation at an event. Eventually, it basically comes down to the same question...
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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...