Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Midwest Pond & Koi Society's annual tour returns in JulyJun 03, 2021 11:00 pm - For the 31st year, the Midwest Pond & Koi Society invites you to visit member's gardens and ponds. They are opening their backyards to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. S...
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Lisle gardeners open up their little slices of heaven for return of annual walkMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Lisle gardeners open up their little slices of heaven for return of annual walk
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See art, hear music at Fine Line gallery during Fox River Arts RambleMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is one of 17 locations taking part in this year's Fox River Arts Ramble on Saturday, June 5. Fox Valley is rich in art,...
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Traveling is the best source of inspirationMay 30, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Traveling is the best source of inspiration for almost any design pro...
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It's the busy season for gardenersMay 30, 2021 7:00 am - Go ahead and plant your warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. • Prune back any unshapely growth on your shrubs to improve their appearance and ...
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Browse the art fairs in Barrington and St. Charles this weekendMay 28, 2021 6:00 am - As pandemic restrictions begin easing up, outdoor events are making a comeback, and this weekend marks the return of two favorites - the Barrington Art Festival and the ...
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Longing for a roomy lower level? Consider adding or expanding a basementMay 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Your home has a finite volume. You can remove or add walls to reconfigure areas, but unless you expand outward via a room addition or bump-out, you've got to work with t...
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Hickory Knolls Discovery Center hosts Native Plant Sale June 5May 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Are you ready to start planning your spring lawn and garden projects? Consider adding native plants to your landscape and bring nature to your own backyard. Native plant...
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What's in a name? Non-native species not the same as invasivesMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - "Invasive species" is an environmental buzzword right now and for good reason. The estimated price tag of managing the damages caused by invasive species such as the eme...
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Community Paint-A-Thon looking for homeowners in need of a handMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - Organizers for the Community Paint-A-Thon are looking for houses and homeowners who could use a helping hand. The 34th annual event, in which volunteers paint single-fa...