Articles filed under Gardening
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Glass proving itself a versatile decorative elementSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Decorative glass is again becoming a popular element in settings of many different styles. But today's resurgence isn't merely derivative of yesteryear's fashions. We're...
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Things to doSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Antiques & Crafts •The Chicago Mennonite Learning Center sponsors its 23rd Annual Quilt Auction is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Center, 345...
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Seed a less-expensive optionSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Residential lawn care has evolved into a multiseason job, but the most opportune time for toiling with turf depends primarily upon climate and the type of grass being pl...
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It's time to show arborvitae some loveSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Like many plants, arborvitae prefer a moist well-drained soil, but once established, can tolerate some drought. Many have flat sprays of scale-like foliage rather than ...
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Garden pros ready to share bumper crop of adviceSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Horticulturalist Katie Prochaska will lead a walking tour of the fruit and vegetable garden during the Daily Herald's Giving Garden Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Th...
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Garden pros ready to share a bumper crop of adviceSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Horticulturalist Katie Prochaska will lead a walking tour of the fruit and vegetable garden during the Daily Herald's Giving Garden Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Th...
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Dazzling dahliasSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - If a rainbow of flowers is your goal, the answer could be dahlias. We're not saying dahlias are an easy path to gardening glory, but they will get you there. The best id...
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Garden calendarSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Garden clubs •The Prospect Heights Garden Club has its first meeting of the year at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Gary Morava Center at Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Ro...
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To every garden task there is a season, so wait till spring on someSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The next few weeks are the right time for several outdoor jobs. It's prime time to reseed bare spots in the lawn, or completely renovate the lawn, if necessary. Controll...
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Shop owner uses color to blend the colonial décor she loves with a contemporary settingAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Mary Lou Mitchell's penthouse in downtown Arlington Heights would not surprise fans of her Pineapple Shop. Many of the items she sells in the home décor and gift shop de...