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A rainbarrel connected to a downspout will help a homeowner recycle rainwater
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Rainbarrel Order Deadline Friday

The deadline for ordering rainbarrels and tumbling composters for pick-up in Woodstock or Algonquin is 5pm Friday, May 4th. All barrels are 55 gallons in … Read more ›

Port Orange House Painting
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Lifetime Guarantee

Having been painting for almost 29 years now, I have had the experience of being introduced to, and applying what some companies are selling as … Read more ›

0 Rain Barrel
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Rain Barrels Sales To Benefit New South Elgin Park

With spring just around the corner, the South Elgin Lions Club Green Team is selling rain barrels to the public. Each barrel is capable of … Read more ›

wancket_wildflower portrait
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Warm weather beckons portrait photographer to consider outdoor backdrops

It's official – Spring has arrived. The warm weather offers opportunities for people to get out of the house, to ride their bicycles, start work … Read more ›

Jan Gerber's Apron
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A Garden That Grows an Appreciation for Achievement, Historical Trends One-of-a-Kind Apron Exhibit at Chicago Flower & Garden Show

CHICAGO (Feb. 22, 2012) – When is an apron more than an apron? When it tells a story, makes a statement, inspires others and provokes … Read more ›

Soda bread baked in a loaf pan (Stephanie Hardiman Simon / TribLocal)

Basic Irish soda bread recipe

This isn’t a super traditional or family recipe for soda bread. Feel free to use this if you’re looking for an easy recipe or have … Read more ›

Even installing pavers around a tree can impact it. Be sure to protect your trees when you build a patio or deck.
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Planning a deck or patio? Watch out for your trees.

As our yards start to green up, it’s hard not to think about a summertime full of sitting outside under a favorite tree, sipping a … Read more ›

Landscaping seminar to focus on coyotes, gardening

The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee will host its 20th annual Natural Landscaping Seminar Saturday at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. Highlighting the event … Read more ›

Linda's Award-Winning Fairy Garden
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Fairy Garden House Workshop

On March 3, 2012 at swell gallery in West Dundee, Landscape Designer Linda Haas of Tree Star Hollow will present two independent workshops allowing participants … Read more ›

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Greater Chicagoland Chapter of NARI Provides Top 10 Remodeling Resolutions

If you’re considering a major investment like a kitchen re-do, room addition or bathroom renovation, it’s crucial to research candidates scrupulously. The goal is to … Read more ›