Articles filed under Home & Garden
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What to do to prepare your garden for winterOct 18, 2020 6:00 am - Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can ...
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Daffodils are one of the best bulbs to plant for our areaOct 17, 2020 7:00 am - If you are planting bulbs for next spring, keep in mind that daffodils are one of the hardiest, most adaptable and pest-resistant bulbs for Chicago-area gardeners. They ...
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Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 at Naperville garden plotsOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Gardeners at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots this summer enjoyed an abundant harvest of tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables that thrive in the sunshine. As the gar...
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Updated name, floor plan better reflect Geneva store's focusOct 16, 2020 6:00 am - Strawflower Shop has been part of the Geneva retail landscape since the early 1970s, and its iconic clock tower stands out in such a way that it should be included in an...
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'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelterOct 15, 2020 6:00 am - People are drawn to the house by an unseen force, a feeling from within that cannot be denied. They walk quietly, single file on the narrow sidewalk, eyes focused on th...
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St. Charles Park District earns award for natural land preservationOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - While it's the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Cha...
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46th annual Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show goes virtualOct 12, 2020 6:00 am - When COVID-19 hit the U.S., organizers of the Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show weren't sure if they would be able to host the annual event. Fortunately, the popular Antique...
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Intrigue of shipping container homesOct 11, 2020 7:01 am - Yes, I am from a generation when technology virtually did not exist. I barely looked at my store-bought toys, making holidays and birthdays a nightmare for my parents. A...
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American Horticultural Society faces an uncertain futureOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - On paper at least, the American Horticultural Society, founded in 1922, should be poised to move into its second century as a major player in the green world, an organiz...
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Protect fall containers from season's first frostOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city. Tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering the...