Articles filed under Gardening
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Treasures in your attic: Did this ceramic stand protect cake or cheese?Oct 23, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I am enclosing photographs of an item I inherited from my mother-in-law, whose family was originally from Germany. She was not sure of its use and at first I thou...
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Art in the garden: Plant shrubs to brighten the fall and winter landscapeOct 23, 2011 1:00 am - With summer behind us, many colors supplied by blooming annuals and perennials are just a memory. Now we appreciate autumn’s colors and take stock of our landscapes. Do ...
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Sunflower guru grows varieties unique in color, sizeOct 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Tom Heaton has devoted his life's work to a flower that's synonymous with sunny days. “Isn't that pretty?” Heaton said with obvious pride when he spotted a luminous whit...
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Small displays make big impact in rest of the houseOct 21, 2011 6:00 am - Your favorite ornaments are hung on the tree, your stockings dangle from the mantel in wait for Santa's arrival, and your wreaths and garlands festoon doorways, windows ...
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Fairy gardens spark creativity in kids, adults, tooOct 17, 2011 6:00 am - Fairy gardens — hidden beneath stout trees at botanical gardens, or proudly displayed on tabletops at garden centers and in homes — are captivating the imaginations of c...
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Mt. Prospect teens’ Gold Award project is community’s gainOct 17, 2011 12:00 am - This month’s stretch of warm, summerlike weather played right into the hands of a pair of Mount Prospect Girl Scouts, when the abundant sunshine helped extend their grow...
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Floral designer to share stories of her time with six first ladiesOct 16, 2011 6:00 am - Nancy Clarke rarely said “no” to the first lady of the land, but she told Nancy Reagan that her favorite flowers, peonies, only bloom in the spring so many times it beca...
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Art in the garden: Terrariums back in vogue, so dig out those canning jarsOct 16, 2011 1:12 am - The growing season may be over but having plants to look at is still soothing. Why not try a terrarium? Terrariums were in vogue during the Victorian era and have period...
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Treasures in your attic: Mole and Thomas photo a part of military historyOct 16, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have this “Human Shield” photo. A relative of mine was stationed at Camp Custer and the photo was taken while he was there. I would like to know if there is any...
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All that glistens in this garden is glassOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - It would be an unusual backyard anywhere — especially, perhaps, among the cornfields and tall grasses of Nebraska. When Michele Semin wanted to replace an aging swimming...