Articles filed under Gardening
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A limited menu of plants not in a deer’s dietMar 27, 2011 8:00 am - As early spring approaches, gardeners are thinking about their properties, and I’ve received questions about vehicular circulation, screening, controlling damage from de...
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Transform your home with simple change in lightingMar 27, 2011 12:00 am - There’s good news for homeowners wanting to freshen up their decor without splurging on new furniture in the living area or a costly renovation in the kitchen or bath. A...
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There’s a perfect appliance for every stage of lifeMar 27, 2011 12:00 am - Betty Byrne, senior home economist for Hamilton Beach Brands, discussed kitchen appliances and her specialty, toasters, with writers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza, who...
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Suburban flower artists show colors through ikebanaMar 26, 2011 5:00 am - Ikebana means Japanese flower arranging. In the Chicago suburbs many people enjoy this historic art form whether or not they have a Japanese heritage or have traveled to...
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Treasures in your attic: Victorian desk not in fashion, but cute factor ups valueMar 26, 2011 3:00 am - Q. I’m writing to you about my desk. Someone told me that it dates from the Civil War era. Could this possibly be correct? A. We get a lot of letters over a year’s ...
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Housewares show wraps the convenient and clever in styleMar 21, 2011 4:00 am - The International Home + Housewares Show was a lot of fun this year. How can you resist products like a small barbecue grill that doubles as a planter. Or what about the...
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Good books for the gardenerMar 20, 2011 4:30 am - Since spring is right around the corner, I felt it appropriate to share some titles that will fit well into your gardening library. Books are still one of the best ways ...
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Two head vases dropped in value somewhatMar 20, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have two head vases that are in perfect condition. The female is 8 inches tall and the male 7½ inches. On one the bottom is printed “Art Studios of Madison, Wis...
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By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Treasures in Your Attic: Reticulated plate more valuable in a set of 8Mar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am sending photographs of items I found at a garage sale. I hope you can send me some information on what they are and if I should insure them. One of them has ...
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Use native plants to create the feel of a British gardenMar 13, 2011 12:00 am - Many gardeners dream of an English garden. And then the delphinium dies. You can translate inspiration from those fabulous English estate gardens to your small suburban ...