Articles filed under Gardening
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Opulent antiques: Aphrodite, Tiffany lamp and more at showFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - It's the Holy Grail of Tiffany lamps, a sublime stained-glass shade of lilies in soft hues of pink and green, cascading down in an oblong bell to a bronze bas...
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Germplasm collection that's good for youFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Despite its sinister sound, a "germplasm collection" spells good things for farmers and gardeners alike. Think beyond the flu season and the word "germ" takes on a broad...
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Korean influence on Japanese porcelainFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. These Satsuma vases have been in my family for more than 100 years, purchased by my grandfather while in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The "mir...
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Lake Home & Cabin Show set for Schaumburg Convention CenterFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Sales •Spring Bulb Sale, 8 a.m. May 17, First Division Museum parking lot, Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. Tours, walks •"Greenho...
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Genetics can make stressed bulbs change colorFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My beautiful apricot colored tulips seem to be turning red after a few years in the ground. Is there anything I can do to prevent the bulbs from changing color? ...
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Experts will tell all at Chicago Flower & Garden ShowFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - We've gotten the message: Homegrown vegetables taste better, cost less and are better for you. But what if your yard is tiny or just a balcony, and you have a lot of sh...
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Gardener: Coffee grounds perk up your compostFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Strolling around my garden in the morning with my cup of coffee provides peaceful meditation, but also a time for daily plant inspection. Those of you who have followed ...
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California company doing a hot business in old stovesFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Business is heating up for Jack Santoro, owner of a company specializing in antique stoves. With the economy teetering toward a recovery, many consumers are more likely ...
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Plants which thrive in less-than-perfect conditionsFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Grace Koehler has favorite plants, and favorite combinations of plants. The problem is she has a lot of favorites, so we narrowed down the list she presented at the rece...
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Selecting right comforter will lead to a better nightFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Brrr. It sure is cold! With the frigid temperatures outside, it's becoming increasingly necessary to talk about how to keep warm at night without raising the costly elec...