Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How to give your home a new look this springApr 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Economic ways to give your home a new look for spring range from a fresh coat of paint to new artwork and embellishing those lamp shades. Members of the Illinois chapter...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners looking for mature gardensMar 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Tours, walks •The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners is looking for unique, mature gardens for their 2011 garden walk. The group has been showcasing gardens for nearly 20 year...
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Start seeds so plants are ready by MayMar 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. For several years I purchased a couple tomato and pepper plants for container gardening. This year I would like to start a larger garden and economize by growing ...
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Garden ideas take flight at Macy's annual flower showMar 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Float flowers underwater or plant your whole table top with succulents. We're talking over-the-top inspiration. We're talking the Macy's Flower Show. The free show: "Spr...
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It's early spring: Time to get back to the gardenMar 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Whenever we are blessed with a gentle day in early spring, head outside to the garden to do a few chores and get it off to a good start. Start with trimming and tidying....
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Novelty covered dishes can date back to Victorian eraMar 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. What can you tell me about my duck sitting in the water? Most of these types of glass dishes are chickens, I think. It is 7 inches long, 51/4 inches wide and 51/2...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners looking for unique, mature gardensMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Sales •Spring Bulb Sale, 8 a.m. May 17, First Division Museum parking lot, Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. Tours, walks •The Bata...
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Is it safe to use wood ash in garden soil?Mar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We have a supply of wood ashes from our fireplace that we would like to incorporate into our garden soil. Is this OK to do? A. Wood ashes from your fireplace o...
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Soldiers at war turn to gardens for peace of mindMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Gardening can be comforting - even therapeutic - for troops trying to shake the stresses of war. There's a long history of soldiers growing plants in the extreme conditi...
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Trends that offer homeowners flexibility over sizeMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Gone are the days of desiring a huge home with extravagant features like theater rooms. Trends are going casual and incorporating open spaces with a family gathering fee...