Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Winter can still be a busy time in the gardenFeb 18, 2017 10:00 pm - If you choose to compost in your garden, be sure to use a free-standing plastic composter. Continue putting organic material from the kitchen in the composter during the...
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RSVP for 32nd annual Native Plants & Natural Area Management SeminarFeb 14, 2017 10:00 pm - Reservations are now being taken for Garfield Farm Museum's 32nd annual Natural Area Management Seminar, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25...
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Don't leave cold weather weeds uncheckedFeb 12, 2017 5:01 am - Is there such a thing as a weed that grows during the winter? Something creepy may be lurking in your lawn and garden, ready to take over as the temperatures rise - they...
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Lenox porcelain shaker set is vintage 1960sFeb 12, 2017 5:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain saltshaker and pepper grinder set that belonged to my mother. Marked on the bottom of the saltshaker is an "L" in a wreath above th...
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Built-in shelves provide efficiencyFeb 12, 2017 5:01 am - When it comes to furniture, no pieces are as efficient as built-ins. While they are always more costly, the positives are numerous and convincing. When is it time to inv...
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Tips to keep valentine bouquets fresh longerFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - Bouquets of cut flowers are always appreciated, but especially on Valentine's Day. This year, keep them looking fresh and beautiful as long as possible. Here are some ti...
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With nowhere to go but up, this home's addition gets high marksFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - Melding old architecture and new can be a recipe for disaster. But in the case of a home in Arlington Heights, it was a recipe for celebration. Last year Jereme Smith of...
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Unpleasant name aside, you'll want to host this little helperFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - An old farmer I know used to turn his pigs into the cow pasture so that they could eat the cows' poop. "It's one of the best vitamin pills for piglets," he explained. "Y...
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How to bring hotel chic homeFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - Inspired by the interiors of boutique hotels around the world, author Sara Bliss wanted to share easy and affordable tips on how to bring that style home. In "Hotel Chic...
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A wasp works wonders for Smyrna figsFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - My barely heated greenhouse kept me in fresh figs well into fall, but decreased light and increased cold have made those juicy, ambrosial fruits a mere memory. Now I go ...