Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Take a free tour of backyard paradises this summerJun 12, 2018 11:00 pm - Take time out of your Saturday routines this summer for a mini-vacation from the ordinary by enjoying an extraordinary free tour of stunning backyard oases with beautifu...
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Community garden now home to farmers market in Fox LakeJun 12, 2018 1:00 am - The Fox Lake Community Garden now is the home of the Fox Lake Farmers Market. "We're really excited to use this new setting. This is our community garden green. I think...
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Coleus adds color to containersJun 10, 2018 7:00 am - When shopping for plants to fill containers, geraniums, marigolds, New Guinea impatiens, petunias, salvia, zinnias and other flowering annuals quickly fill our carts. Th...
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Advice when designing for small spacesJun 10, 2018 6:01 am - Micro- apartments are the next trend in city living. In larger cities such as New York or San Francisco, people have been used to living in cramped quarters for decades....
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Lilacs need sunlight to bloom properlyJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A relative gave me a small lilac bush several years ago. Although it has been growing nicely, it produces leaves and no flowers. Each year I am disappointed when ther...
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Accessories will create the ambience you craveJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Ambience is the mood or atmosphere of a certain environment and many factors contribute to it when you are talking about the outdoors surrounding your home. Patios or de...
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Let those indoor plants gradually soak up some sunJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 40 degrees. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to...
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Beyond the plastic gate: Baby-proofing in styleJun 09, 2018 6:00 am - It's a headache known to many new parents: Suddenly, your stylish abode morphs into a menagerie of outlet covers and cabinet locks. While the phrases "baby-proofing" and...
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Stuff with Style vintage market returns to East Dundee June 10Jun 06, 2018 11:00 pm - After a banner outing last summer, the owners of Midwest Retro and SavvyCityFarmer are bringing back Stuff With Style, a Downtown Vintage Market. The market will take pl...
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Extension to offer free pressure canner testing June 12Jun 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Canning allows you to capture a bounty of fruits, vegetables, and meals to enjoy year-round. Home food preservation is science based, and it is important for equipment t...