Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Microgreens can be grown on a windowsillJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I would love to grow something green during the winter months. What can I do to meet my gardening needs? A. If you're pining for something green to grow, boy, have I ...
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Now's a good time to savor the subtle beauty of trees' barksJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Autumn's fiery-colored leaves have fallen, so now let's look for more subtle beauty in trees and shrubs. Like a developing photographic image, the textures and colors of...
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Palatine library book discussion about declutteringJan 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Palatine Public Library District will host a free adult nonfiction book discussion featuring "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering...
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Remodeling remains hot, even as homeowners stay putJan 05, 2019 5:00 am - Years ago, many homeowners would often embark on ambitious renovation projects with the primary goal of increasing resale value and unloading their properties. But today...
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Sleek, simple galley kitchens compete with larger, eat-in spacesJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - When best-selling cookbook author Jenny Rosenstrach renovated her kitchen, she figured she would squeeze in as much storage space as possible. But over time, she found s...
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Preparing for a big freezeJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - The best tip for buying a portable home generator: Don't wait until the lights go out. Whether you live in a place at the mercy of snowstorms, hurricanes, heat waves or ...
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Black walls make a quiet comebackJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - There was a time when black walls were mostly the purview of goth teens and indie movie theaters. But the color has been quietly cultivating a broader following among de...
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Extension educator offers tips on keeping herbs all winterJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - While winter can give gardeners a nice break from their usual garden maintenance, they undoubtedly miss the ability to harvest and enjoy the fresh garden bounty. "Grow ...
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College of DuPage horticulture alumna selected as 2019 Rose Parade float judgeJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Kimberly Oldis developed her floral design skills at College of DuPage, launching a career that would lead her to serve as a judge in the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena, ...
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'Hummelo' is named Perennial Plant of the YearJan 01, 2019 12:00 am - The Perennial Plant Association has selected Stachys “Hummelo”as the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year. Sometimes called betony, this well-behaved perennial offers a neat...