Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Elmhurst College Arboretum gets some high-tech attentionOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Two men armed with laser and GPS devices were taking aim at trees on the Elmhurst College campus recently. Not to worry, they came in peace. Their visit to the campus wa...
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Too much of a good thing? Violets threaten takeoverOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. What's the best way to get rid of a highly invasive stand of common violets? I made the mistake of allowing a few plants to take root, because they are beautiful ...
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What a terrific tomato seasonOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Pesche's Garden Center would like to thank The Daily Herald for sponsoring our Tremendous Tomato Contest. The response to the contest and the Tremendous Tomato Tips by r...
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Saving tender perennials through winter for next year's gardenOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - After a long hot summer, most of us cherish the cooler temperatures of fall. We even look forward to that first mosquito-killing frost. Many trees, shrubs and perennials...
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Bulbs add color, form and fragrance to Midwest gardensOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Hardy bulbs deserve more use in Midwest gardens. They add versatility in color, flower form and fragrance and can provide extended seasonal interest with proper bulb sel...
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Photographing the signs of autumn program at Chicago Botanic GardenOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Expos, shows, festivals •Fall Farm Fest 2010, Spring Bluff Nursery, 41W130 Norris Road, Sugar Grove, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 16-17. Includes pumpkin fields, pump...
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Score! Marilyn Monroe photo a touchdown findOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My aunt worked for Coach Bobby Dodd of the Georgia Tech "Yellow Jackets." Marilyn Monroe came to the university during his tenure and gave him an autographed pict...
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Banish bare walls by making art yourselfSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Our walls beg for art, but we don't have to. With a little ingenuity, do-it-yourselfers can have chic artwork covering nearly any bare wall space. And not just any slapp...
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Three sure-fire favorites to warm up fall gardensSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Has summer's heat and humidity taken its toll on the plants in your landscape? Is the color in your garden winding down? Don't give up and head back into the house - pla...
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Giving Garden produce boxes overflow with fresh vegetablesSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Vegetable gardening may be winding down this summer, but fresh produce continues to pour into area food pantries from those participating in the Daily Herald Giving Gard...