Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Sleigh-shaped inkwell has value and beautyMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. This inkwell came to the United States from England during World War II. Any information would be appreciated. A. When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration o...
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Some basic terms in the language of gardeningMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Have you ever been at a garden center and felt like you needed a translator? Do terms like biennial, slow-release and deadhead discourage you from nurturing your inner g...
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Homes on walk tell the stories of LombardMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Kathy and Ralph Transue's new-old Lombard farmhouse has a great story, but Ralph wants to tell you about his father-in-law and the yard. In 1950 James Routson bought a 1...
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Sadly, Louis XV-style chair likely circa-1925May 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have a chair that my father purchased from the Fairchild Mansion in Oneonta, N.Y. From the little I have learned, it is a walnut Louis XV-style piece that I hop...
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Park Ridge schools receive nine new treesMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Thanks to a donation from Lurvey Landscape Supply and Garden Center in Des Plaines, Park Ridge schools are receiving nine new trees in the weeks following Arbor Day cele...
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Wheeling Garden Club sets spring plant saleMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Sales •Wheeling Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, on the northeast corner of Dundee and Northgate, just east of the tracks. Call Kathy Pico,...
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Ask a Designer: the ultimate cooking spaceMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The kitchen is the heart of many homes, an all-purpose area where much of life happens. But in the end, it has just one function that makes it unique among rooms: It's w...
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Gardens are alive with blooms and new growth this monthApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - May is a month of remarkable growth and flowering in the garden. The collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden seem to change on a weekly basis as plants grow and come i...
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Consider your health when choosing decorApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - When decorating, most consumers consider their personal style, color schemes and price range. But many don't take time to consider products that can actually benefit the...
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All you need to know to keep the blooms comingApr 30, 2010 11:00 pm - The experts at White Flower Farm answer some of the most frequently asked questions: Q. When can I cut back the leaves of daffodils and tulips? A. Wait until th...