Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Home calendarNov 01, 2021 4:23 pm - Antiques and crafts • The Sandwich Antiques Market finishes its 2007 season from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Admission is $5. Parking is f...
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Thread colorful grosgrain throughout your dinnerwareNov 01, 2021 3:27 pm - Grosgrain fascinates designer John Loecke, and the bright splashes of color photos in his new book, "Grosgrain Style" (Potter Craft, 2007, $21.95 paperback) make his pas...
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Where to buy unique pumpkins, seedsNov 01, 2021 3:20 pm - Here are a few sources for cool pumpkins or seeds as shown in the Oct. 14 Home & Garden. The Planter's Palette, 28 West 571 Roosevelt Road, Winfield. Call (630) 293-104...
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Taking your outdoor plants with you when you moveNov 01, 2021 3:20 pm - When you move, you don't have to leave behind Grandma's heirloom roses or the silver fir you planted when Junior was born. It's possible to pack and move plants, too. He...
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No time to plant lilies now? They can wait until springNov 01, 2021 3:21 pm - Garden lilies are the rare breed of flower bulb you can plant in either spring or fall. Other bulbs have required planting seasons. For instance, spring-blooming tulip, ...
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It's beginning to look like ChristmasNov 01, 2021 3:18 pm - Generally you won't see anything about Christmas in this space at least until after Halloween. But we thought you'd want to know about Christmas at the Faire Friday, Sat...
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Trees get presidential stamp of approvalNov 01, 2021 3:24 pm - ST. LOUIS -- The slender little beech tree planted recently on property near the Missouri Botanical Garden looked pretty much like any other specimen. But it was special...
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Swatch thisNov 01, 2021 3:19 pm - Mary Susan Bicicchi has a solution for a split color personality. You can see the dilemma in the new trends announced by paint companies. Benjamin Moore says its hot col...
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Gardeners beware when working near Euphorbia plantsNov 01, 2021 3:26 pm - I've always liked donkey-tail spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites). An easy-care trailing plant with tight spirals of gray-green leaves that remain attractive year-round, it al...
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Things to doNov 01, 2021 3:18 pm - Antiques and crafts • The Wheaton Antique Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Admission is $5; $20 ...