Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Bipartisan mugs by Frankoma Pottery are collectibleApr 23, 2017 6:01 am - Q. I have a small collection of political mugs that were made by Frankoma Pottery. This is a photo of the 1992 Democratic donkey. It stands 5 inches tall; it is decorate...
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Outdoor decor gets free-spiritedApr 23, 2017 6:00 am - There are those who prefer perfectly matched furniture and a monochromatic color scheme in decor. But for those who like to shake things up, it's time to take it outside...
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There's joy to be found in any size gardenApr 23, 2017 6:00 am - There are windowsills all over the world filled with small edible plants, usually a few pots of fresh herbs. A city cook with a longer, wider sill might even sow a few f...
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Enjoy the taste of freshly harvested potatoesApr 23, 2017 6:00 am - If you have never tasted a freshly dug, homegrown potato, plant some this year. They are so easy to grow everyone can enjoy their superior taste. Potatoes are cool-seas...
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Spring cleanup necessary now; give plants time to growApr 23, 2017 6:00 am - Finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris this month. It is best to cut back perennials before they start growing to minimize any possible damage to t...
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Garage a mess? Tips for tackling a daunting jobApr 22, 2017 6:00 am - Garages have a way of going from deep storage to cluttered chaos. Clearing out the flotsam and organizing what remains can be daunting or downright overwhelming. But wit...
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You'll be walking on air if you keep your soil loose and lightApr 22, 2017 6:00 am - There are many ways to make a garden bed, but one thing is constant: The soil within it should have the lightness of a fluffed-up pillow and the loft of a down-filled du...
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Go green at Earth Day events in the Fox ValleyApr 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. Fox Valley residents are invited to celebrate spring in an environmentally conscious way by attending one of these events. Elgin Th...
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Volunteers sought to spruce up West Dundee parkApr 17, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, April 22, volunteers will start helping Prairie Meadows Park in West Dundee live up to its name. Dozens of volunteers, armed with pruners, saws and trimmers...
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Muncie Pottery appeals to Indiana nativeApr 16, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a pottery vase my mother gave me. It is decorated with a matte green drip glaze over rose. It is about 6 inches tall and it is in perfect condition...