Articles filed under Gardening
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Basement project perfect for sports-loving familyJul 07, 2012 5:00 am - Elana and David have three twenty-something kids with very different needs. Their eldest, Laurence, is in a wheelchair, and he needs space and special consideration when...
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Monitor garden's water needs in hot, dry weatherJul 06, 2012 5:00 am - If hot and dry weather persists, monitor your garden's water needs. How much you should water will depend on a variety of factors such as the soil, types of plants, weat...
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Fresh Giving Garden concept sprouts all over ItascaJul 05, 2012 1:00 am - Drive around the village of Itasca and you are sure to see green garden stakes rising out of container plants in front of homes and businesses. A closer look reveals the...
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How to invite more birds into your gardenJul 02, 2012 6:00 am - Birds bring color, song, motion and beauty into the garden. Many have a voracious appetite or insect pests, too. When designing a new garden, choose plants that welcome ...
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Learn how to recognize and combat invasive plantsJun 30, 2012 9:20 am - Learn about the nasty aliens — weeds, invasive and exotic plants — that are overrunning landscapes during a July 10 program at Fremont Public Library. Peggy Simonsen and...
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Can you tell me anything about my Kewpie doll?Jun 30, 2012 2:59 am - Q. Enclosed are photos of my Kewpie doll. I would appreciate any information on it. Hope you can help me. A. The name is supposedly derived from a corruption of the name...
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Black and white a timeless combinationJun 28, 2012 11:00 am - There are some things in life I will never grow tired of, like a really good chicken-salad sandwich, shopping trips with girlfriends and the classic color combination of...
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Budget renovation delivers rich resultsJun 28, 2012 11:00 am - Mike and Mary-Anne recently upgraded to a larger home. They're excited to have more space for themselves and their two kids. Plus, they both come from extensive families...
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Want dreamier decor? Time for some pillow talk!Jun 25, 2012 12:29 pm - They may be featherweights, but as decorating tools, accent pillows pack a powerful punch. Time and again I’ve seen the right pillows take a nothing room and make it fre...
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How much is this Civil War spoon worth?Jun 23, 2012 6:00 am - Q. This is a single Civil War spoon I recently bought. It is as large as a soup spoon of today. I would appreciate it if you could tell me the manufacturer and the value...