Articles filed under Home & Garden
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New program aims to interest Black youth in agricultureSep 13, 2021 6:00 am - On a hot summer day, 15-year-old Jordan Jones of Oswego waters a tomato plant he is growing in his backyard in an EarthBox container. It is the first time he has ever tr...
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Palm Beach takes pride in its architectural soulSep 12, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach is one that never chan...
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No need to spray for most cases of powdery mildewSep 12, 2021 7:00 am - Powdery mildew (a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves) is present now. Common plants that can get powdery mildew are lilacs, phlox, bee balm, zinnias a...
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Whispering Hills to host Fall Fest 2021 Sept. 18Sep 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Whispering Hills Garden and Landscape Center, 8401 S. Route 31 in Cary, will host the Whispering Hills Fall Festival 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Adm...
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Flooring types take you on a walk in timeSep 05, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column first published in 2017. Since the beginning of time, the history of civilization has been reflecte...
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Neglected lawns ease the spread of crabgrassSep 05, 2021 7:00 am - Crabgrass may be evident in your lawn now, especially if it has been neglected. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall. Keep your lawn closely cut to prevent ...
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What's the best lighting for a bathroom remodel?Sep 04, 2021 7:00 am - Q: I plan to remodel my master bathroom/dressing area and my young kid's bathroom myself. The previous lighting in there was terrible. What is the best and most efficien...
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Constable: Nature does some planting, then gardener handles the restSep 02, 2021 5:30 am - The towering, woody plants forming a canopy above Don Marchese as he walks through his yard in Arlington Heights are covered in dark pink flowers. They draw comments fro...
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Soil and water conservation district taking orders for annual fall fish saleAug 30, 2021 11:00 pm - Do you have a new pond in need of stocking? Does your old pond need of restocking after the rough winter? The Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District's fall fi...
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Mixing traditional and contemporary decor is not so crazyAug 29, 2021 7:00 am - The freshest style in decor these days is … mixing styles. Traditional and contemporary often work well together. Think abstract art with an overstuffed chaise, or an 18...