Articles filed under Gardening
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Think trees when you think a garden for the agesApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - We have all heard the saying, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime." With all due respect to Lao Tzu, I'd like to offer t...
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Hybrid vs. heirloom: Choosing the right vegetable seedlingsApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Believe it or not, creating a first vegetable garden is like furnishing your house. For interiors you may go to showrooms filled with a vast array of brands, styles and ...
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Park Ridge home has its own labyrinthApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - A labyrinth is a mazelike pathway that travels along a circular route to a central point. Martha and Tom Durham had one built next door to their Park Ridge colonial when...
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Dive into these opportunities to celebrate our planetApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - With environmental issues coming to the forefront of politics, science and even the business world, there's no better time to start teaching your children about caring f...
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Yes, you can grow plants there; Ideas for difficult locationsApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - It doesn't take long for gardeners to realize not all plots of earth are created equal. Sure you have a sunny, open area that just seems made for roses or a magnolia tre...
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Latest kitchen ideas featured on Parenthesis Kitchen WalkApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - For almost one-quarter century homeowners interested in remodeling their kitchens or building new houses have traveled to Oak Park and River Forest for the annual Parent...
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Online crafter evolves into artist, gallery ownerApr 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Lisa Congdon credits her now-defunct crafting blogs for launching her art career. Before that, she was happy to craft gifts for her friends and family, and post her idea...
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Spring centerpieces can be easy or complexApr 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Think spring, think entertaining, and of course you think flowers. Sunday's Easter dinner inspires floral centerpieces, and we need them throughout the season for everyt...
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Here's a place to get some new exoticaApr 10, 2009 11:00 pm - JCPenney calls it accent furniture, but for small rooms some of the pieces in the Artesia global collection are "real" furniture. An upholstered corner chair for $500, f...
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When turning attic into living space, attention to quality is keyApr 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Other than the basement, the attic is the part of the home most often adapted to new uses. So I suppose the attic will soon be given a new name. Once remodeled, a baseme...