Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Sunflower guru grows varieties unique in color, sizeOct 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Tom Heaton has devoted his life's work to a flower that's synonymous with sunny days. “Isn't that pretty?” Heaton said with obvious pride when he spotted a luminous whit...
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Small displays make big impact in rest of the houseOct 21, 2011 6:00 am - Your favorite ornaments are hung on the tree, your stockings dangle from the mantel in wait for Santa's arrival, and your wreaths and garlands festoon doorways, windows ...
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Fairy gardens spark creativity in kids, adults, tooOct 17, 2011 6:00 am - Fairy gardens — hidden beneath stout trees at botanical gardens, or proudly displayed on tabletops at garden centers and in homes — are captivating the imaginations of c...
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Mt. Prospect teens’ Gold Award project is community’s gainOct 17, 2011 12:00 am - This month’s stretch of warm, summerlike weather played right into the hands of a pair of Mount Prospect Girl Scouts, when the abundant sunshine helped extend their grow...
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Floral designer to share stories of her time with six first ladiesOct 16, 2011 6:00 am - Nancy Clarke rarely said “no” to the first lady of the land, but she told Nancy Reagan that her favorite flowers, peonies, only bloom in the spring so many times it beca...
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Art in the garden: Terrariums back in vogue, so dig out those canning jarsOct 16, 2011 1:12 am - The growing season may be over but having plants to look at is still soothing. Why not try a terrarium? Terrariums were in vogue during the Victorian era and have period...
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Treasures in your attic: Mole and Thomas photo a part of military historyOct 16, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have this “Human Shield” photo. A relative of mine was stationed at Camp Custer and the photo was taken while he was there. I would like to know if there is any...
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All that glistens in this garden is glassOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - It would be an unusual backyard anywhere — especially, perhaps, among the cornfields and tall grasses of Nebraska. When Michele Semin wanted to replace an aging swimming...
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Roses are designer’s best friendOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Roses are the favorite flowers of Nancy Clarke, longtime chief floral designer at the White House. “They seem to last a long time as long as you care for them. Recut the...
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Beyond doilies: Modernize use of lace by focusing on pattern, not fabricOct 15, 2011 6:00 am - No longer reserved for the tops of old ladies' sofas or for dresser-top doilies, lace is making its way back into homes as a decor trend this fall. The key to making thi...