Articles filed under Home & Garden
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What's the difference between 'organic' seeds and just plain seedsSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. What is the difference between organic seeds and just plain seeds? Are there any advantages of one over the other? A. Organic seeds are produced by plants that...
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Kitchen tour will benefit homeless familiesSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Eight Glen Ellyn kitchens will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, to benefit Bridge Communities, which partners with area religious organizations and community ...
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Plant goldenrod with no worries about allergies (blame ragweed)Sep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Does goldenrod (Solidago spp.) cause hay fever? A. Goldenrods have been prized for years by British gardeners, but these true North American flowers are just b...
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Perennials just perfect for late-season colorSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - At a time when most perennials are winding down for the season, some are still blooming strong. If your garden is looking a little bit past its prime, try adding one or ...
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Convalescent Center contributes fresh produce to communitySep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Becky Behning has been making a steady recovery since arriving 17 years ago at the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton - in a coma. "They brought me back," Behning say...
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Old House New House show set in St. CharlesSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Sales •Spring bulb sale, Sept. 18-19, Morton Arboretum, Route 53, Lisle. Features more than 150 varieties of tulips, daffodils, alliums and specialty bulbs, plus tools, ...
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Take a walk through Batavia's historic gemsSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Let's face it. The rare Greek revival house that dates from 1852 can have lots of charm, a great lot in a fabulous neighborhood and even an updated kitchen. But some you...
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Robert E. Lee letter not likely penned by 'the' LeeSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have enclosed a copy of a letter written by Robert E. Lee to his mother, plus Emily Ann Lee's report card from the Miss Anable's School, dated July 12, 1849, al...
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Schaumburg student/senior garden a model of cooperationSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Students from Hoover Elementary School in Schaumburg held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, but not for a new capital project on the campus. Instead, they dedicated t...
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Son set sail to America; painted New York Harbor in oilSep 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have this painting that is signed "Papaluca," and it depicts the New York Harbor. I am told that it is unusual for this artist to paint in oil, as his usual med...