Articles filed under Gardening
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Architect says details make the differenceSep 12, 2008 11:00 pm - If you take a look at some of Wheaton architect Duncan Wiedemann's work, you might be reminded of Frank Lloyd Wright and contemporary architect/author Sarah Susanka. And...
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Mushroom compost the elixir of life for your gardenSep 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Some people's gardens are wonderful, with lush, strong, healthy plantings, very few weeds, deep, manicured edges and dark, rich soil. These gardens really used to irrita...
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Home calendarSep 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Shows and expos • Wolff's Flea Market is 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Admissio...
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Plant your bulbs now for color-filled springSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - We all want to lengthen the show of color in our gardens. We choose perennials with extended bloom times; annuals for summer-long color; and plants with foliage that tur...
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Designer ideas can work in your homeSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Yes, the house has been on the market for more than $3 million, but you can still get decorating ideas for your own more modest residence. Whether you want to decorate w...
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Kitchen remodels can be quick, easySep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The kitchen usually becomes the family gathering place in a home. If asked, most people would tell you that they spend more time in the kitchen during their waking hours...
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Home calendarSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Shows and expos • Wolff's Flea Market is 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Admission i...
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Newest interior designs tear down old wallsSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - American life is becoming increasingly casual. Formal living rooms are going the way of parlors as people change how they live and entertain. New home buyers today are c...
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Buy treasures or just enjoy shoppingSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The Hinsdale Antiques Show celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. More than 30 dealers from the Midwest, East and South will sell antiques from America, Europe and A...
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Weed and feed: Students learn gardening lessons wellSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - A group of home-schooled students is learning that if you work hard, you'll see the fruits of your labor. Or vegetables. The students, who come from all over the Northw...