Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Algonquin Garden Club's annual sale offers curbside pickup planApr 07, 2021 11:00 pm - This year, the Algonquin Garden Club is planning a curbside pickup arrangement at two homes, one on the east and the other on west side of the Fox River. The club has nu...
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Author shares story of saving family farm during COD virtual eventApr 05, 2021 6:00 am - Author shares story of saving family farm during COD virtual event
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Add flower power and bring smiles to any homeApr 04, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. this column originally published in 2017. There are certain immaterial things you inherit from your parents or ...
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Deer like to fatten up on tulip flowersApr 04, 2021 7:00 am - Protect emerging tulips from deer and rabbit damage by spraying with a repellent or covering with netting. Deer will start eating tulip flower buds just as they are emer...
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Making a solar water heater for the homeApr 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: We have a large family and use much hot water. I cannot afford to have a solar water heating system installed, but I would like to make some type of solar water heate...
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The Southwest still inspires designers, homeownersMar 28, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Yee-Haw! During the 1990s, there was a fascination with the architect...
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Gardeners are preparing to move outdoorsMar 28, 2021 7:00 am - If you have kept a coleus as a houseplant, you can still start cuttings for transplanting to the garden. Use a sharp, clean knife or a pair of pruners to cut the stem ju...
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Learn about the Fox Valley's original ecosystem - the oak savannaMar 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library, in partnership with Wild Ones of Northern Kane County and the Start in Your Yard initiative, is hosting a webinar on "Our Original Ecosystem:...
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Bloomingdale Garden Club to host spring flower and plant sale May 14-15Mar 24, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will host its annual spring flower and plant sale on Friday and Saturday, May 14-15. This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday an...
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Virtual interior design can't replace a trusted adviserMar 21, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Perhaps you have purchased a book online, or gifts during the holiday...