Articles filed under Gardening
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This weekend's for the nature lovers: Stuff to do on the cheapMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Free For the birds Celebrate our fine-feathered friends with a full day of bird-related activities at the International Migratory Bird Day Celebration. Learn tips on bir...
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Crank up the music and pass the drinksMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - > It's Happy Mother's Day, and don't forget to do your best to help your mom and other women who've been significant in your life relax and enjoy the big day. If we're t...
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29 designers show their skills at Lake Bluff house and garden showMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - A Lake Bluff mansion provides plenty of rooms for 29 designers to show their skills for the 2009 Showhouse and Gardens, sponsored by the Lake Forest chapter of the Infan...
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Need extra cash? Try doing it yourselfMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - So you're skipping the fancy coffees, brown bagging to work and going longer between haircuts. But here's another way to save: do things yourself rather than paying som...
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Vegetable garden can yield savings with tighter budgetsMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - With rising food prices and tighter budgets, families cutting back on costs such as dining out and expensive groceries may consider growing their own produce to save mon...
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Flower lovers, hummingbirds crazy for columbinesMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Columbines attract the attention of people and hummingbirds alike. Their unique and sassy flowers are like none other, and they add an old-fashioned charm to perennial b...
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Outdoor seats weather the season in style and comfortMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - If you're in the market for backyard furniture, style is on your side. This year, great design, comfort and durability have made the annual migration from showrooms to l...
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Garden calendar: Chats, sales and toursMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Green thumb clubs • The Tri-Village Garden Club's annual plant sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Banbury Fair, 211 Railroad Ave., Bartlett. Call (...
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Weighing pros and cons of gas, electric and push mowersMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Love it or loathe it, lawn care season is upon us. And after decades of making lawn mowers bigger, more powerful and easier to push, manufacturers now are touting self-p...
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Club hopes to make your green thumb more organicMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - More than four decades ago, Jan Smith had a revelation in her own yard. Poised over an aphid-infested plant with a pesticide in her hand, she paused and considered what...