Articles filed under Home & Garden
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New-York Historical Society casts new light on Tiffany lampsJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — A newly renovated section of the New-York Historical Society showcases dozens of lamps by Louis Comfort Tiffany, putting renewed focus on how the works were m...
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Easy as 1, 2, 3 - Make your container sing this summerJun 17, 2017 12:00 am - Creating a plant container that will provide a pop of color and refresh any landscape is a simpler and faster project than you may think. It takes only three components ...
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Algonquin library celebrates Pollinator Week June 19-25Jun 15, 2017 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Area Public Library District board has issued a proclamation to recognize June 19-25 as Pollinator Week in the library district. In addition to recognizing...
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Free garden walk June 24 in LibertyvilleJun 14, 2017 1:00 am - The Gardeners of Central Lake County will host a free garden walk in Libertyville on June 24. The self-guided walk will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature six ...
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Five private gardens to be featured on Geneva Garden WalkJun 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Gardening enthusiasts will want to carve out some time this Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, for the Geneva Garden Club's biennial garden walk. This year's theme is "A G...
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Defining your 'Home, Sweet Home'Jun 11, 2017 6:01 am - We are all familiar with the saying "Home, Sweet Home," but what does this mean? This varies greatly from person to person. What is comfortable and stylish for one perso...
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Select flowers to attract birds, butterfliesJun 11, 2017 6:01 am - Q. I want to plant some flowers that will attract birds and butterflies this summer. Do you have any suggestions? A. Yes, there are many summer-blooming plants that are ...
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A splurge could make a huge design differenceJun 11, 2017 6:01 am - On occasion, some expensive items are worth the splurge when you are remodeling or redecorating. Please do not dismiss the idea as elitist before you hear me out. Someti...
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Bed trends, from stylish hospital beds to phone chargersJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - When Greg Verlander's father came home from rehab after having a stroke, he was upset to find a hospital bed in his room. The bed's institutional appearance made him fee...
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Salvias are dependable for gardens and containersJun 11, 2017 6:00 am - There are some plants that just belong in every gardener's garden or containers. They are the tried and true, the old friends that can be depended on to perform without ...