Articles filed under Gardening
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Gardeners can learn to attract and keep beesDec 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Wild honeybees have all but disappeared from yards across America. Many kinds of butterflies also are becoming scarce. But gardeners have options if they need pollinator...
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Gardens offer chance to dig into horticultureDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Jeff Downing recently organized a career day at the New York Botanical Garden for people considering becoming horticulturalists. He was pleasantly surprised when 128 peo...
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Garden calendarDec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden • The Wonderland Express featuring holiday horticultural displays and more continues through Sunday, Jan. 4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (ho...
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Window films cut the glare and reduce energy costs, tooDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. From spring through fall, there is excessive glare and heat through my living room windows. I installed window film before. It worked but looked bad. How should I...
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Fair trade shops keep up-to-dateDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - If it's been a while since you shopped at a store like Ten Thousand Villages, you're in for a surprise. These are not your mother's fair trade products. Retailers hope y...
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Unique, useful gifts for the homeDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Christmas rolls around once a year whether the economy is good or bad. And whether you are cutting back or proceeding as usual, you are probably looking for some unique ...
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Things to doDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Shows and expos • The Kane County Flea Market is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission i...
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Garden calendarDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Tour • A Garden Stroll of Millennium Park's Lurie Garden is 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Meet at the "Cloud Gate" sculpture for this free guided tour. millenniumpa...
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Do you wish it came in a smaller size?Dec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Bigger is traditionally better here in America, but the folks at Cambium Furniture and Kitchens know that some of us live in smaller spaces, be they older homes or condo...
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Shop thrift stores? You'll be surprised at the treasuresNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Your wallet may not be filled with the holiday spirit this season - or with much of anything for that matter. More than most years, we'll be looking for ways to spend le...