Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Hot chocolate pot spouts are short and stoutDec 17, 2017 5:01 am - Q. This set belonged to my mother. She acquired it at an estate sale during the Great Depression. It includes a porcelain pot, and six cups and saucers. The pieces are d...
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Beans, often overlooked, are ripe with historyDec 17, 2017 5:00 am - I planted an unnamed variety of yellow wax bean in late July - about two dozen seeds - and by late summer the vines were so vigorous and fruitful I couldn't keep up with...
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Larger houses on smaller lots lead to scaled-down plantsDec 17, 2017 5:00 am - Urbanization is transforming landscape design in many places: Larger houses and smaller lots are driving the development of scaled-down plants. Plant breeders are introd...
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Great books for a gardener to read in winterDec 17, 2017 5:00 am - Gardeners forced indoors by cold and snow rely on armchair gardening to get through winter. We study seed catalogs, draw garden plans and read books on our favorite subj...
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How to repaint a classic fiberglass midcentury chairDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I found a great midcentury table and pair of chairs at a rummage sale for $30. One chair has a stain. I would like to paint the table and chairs a glossy white. The l...
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Nurseries worthy of a Bohemian lullabyDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Traditional nursery decor tends to be a gently stirred mix of cute animals, soft hues and nicely matched furnishings. And there's much to be said for all that sweet sere...
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Dreaming of a white (or pink) poinsettia?Dec 15, 2017 5:00 am - In the six weeks leading up to Christmas, one plant seems to come out of the woodwork to redefine the whole festive landscape. The red and green poinsettia is as timeles...
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How to keep your carpet looking guest-readyDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - As you prepare for the holiday season, you might be looking around and thinking your carpets could use a good cleaning before guests arrive. Or you might think your carp...
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Tips for selecting the perfect Christmas treeDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. Some needles dropping...
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A space solution may be in a chic shedDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - About six years ago, Chelsea Hadley left her job as a fundraiser for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and started running a small arts foundation from her house. In ...