Whimsical Fairy Gardening class May 4 at Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension is offering a Whimsical Fairy Gardening class at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden from
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April 26, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Home & Garden | Comments (0)

March 1 deadline for ‘Ready, Set, Grow’ Gardening Workshop

By Lisa Valle University of Illinois Extension Ogle County, Extension Program Coordinator Garden enthusiasts are wanted for the 2013 “Ready, Set, Grow”
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

U of I Extension to offer spring sustainable landscaping series

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension is offering a spring sustainable landscaping series beginning March 12. Classes will meet from
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Efficient ductless split heating systems

Staff Report There’s no worse time to experience a problem with your furnace than in the middle of winter. Whether it’s
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

‘How To Grow Great Lilies’ topic of Feb. 9 event at Klehm

Staff Report Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden will host the Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society’s “How To Grow Great Lilies in the
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

2012 Rockford housing sales hit five-year high

Staff Report Rockford Area Realtors sold 3,815 homes and condos in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties in 2012, the highest total
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January 16, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden> Local News> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Real estate trends to watch in 2013

Staff Report The year 2012 was a significant growth period for the real estate industry. After five grueling years, Americans are
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January 16, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden> Local News> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Rockford, Freeport housing nonprofits merge

Staff Report Two area non-profit agencies with deep roots in helping the northern Illinois region merged Jan. 1. Neighborhood Housing Services
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January 16, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden> Local News> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Winter gardening-type activities for kids

Staff Report Winter gardening-type activities for children can make gardeners for life, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Gardening activities
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January 2, 2013 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Five steps to extend the life of your holiday trees and plants

By Melinda Myers Gardening Expert, TV & Radio Host, Author and Columnist The holidays can be a wonderful, yet stressful time.
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Tips to have a safe, happy holiday

Staff Report The holiday season is a magical, festive time — filled with decorations, gifts and fun for people of all
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | 1 Comment

Local November housing sales reach four-year high

Staff Report Rockford Area Realtors sold 325 properties in November, the highest November total in four years and up 15.7 percent
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

A tale of three cacti: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Staff Report Inquiring horticultural minds want to know if there are differences among the plants we refer to collectively as holiday
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Tips for selecting the perfect holiday plants

By Candice Miller Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension Ogle County With the holiday season fast approaching, do not forget to purchase
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Trying to sell your home during the holidays? Hold an open house

Staff Report CHICAGO — Is holding an open house during the holidays a waste of time, or can it really help
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Evergreen and Poinsettia Workshop set for Dec. 12

Staff Report Evergreens are a traditional decoration for the holidays, and that’s for good reason! They smell great, they look great,
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Sales, median prices show gains in October in Illinois

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois home sales soared 37.3 percent over previous-year levels in October, and median prices increased 3
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Local Servpro restoration specialist offers tips for preventing holiday fires

Staff Report The approaching holiday season brings traditions, parties, shopping, entertaining — and potential danger, according to Charles Hare of Servpro
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Real Estate News: Monthly housing sales reach 40-month high

Rockford Area Realtors sold 416 homes in October, the highest monthly total of the year and the highest total in
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Local News> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Metropolitan Title Agency expands following housing market recovery

Staff Report Following the lead of a recovering Rockford-area housing market, locally-owned Metropolitan Title Agency announced it is expanding through the
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

‘Prettiest Painted Places’ include colorful, hidden gems

• Galena, Ill., and Aurora, Ill., were finalists in North Central U.S. By Paint Quality Institute If you want to see the prettiest
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

‘Horticulture for the Holidays’ at Nicholas Conservatory Dec. 1

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension presents its annual “Horticulture for the Holidays” at the Nicholas Conservatory Saturday, Dec. 1. The
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Living> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Preparing your trees for winter

By University of Illinois Extension — Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties “This drought-ravaged summer was extremely hard on our trees,” said
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Selecting deer-resistant plants

By Susan Jongeneel Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Selecting plants that are
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Choosing the right plants and herbs for your pollinator garden

By Susan Jongeneel Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Bumblebees, honey bees, butterflies,
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Real Estate News: Illinois home sales, median prices show gains in September

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales increased 15.9 percent over previous-year levels in September, extending a run of more than
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Gardening News: Utilizing dried flowers from your garden topic of Oct. 30 U of I Extension program

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — “Just because the end of the gardening season is approaching doesn’t mean the time for enjoying
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Galena, Aurora still in running for ‘Prettiest Painted Places’

By Paint Quality Institute The search for the “Prettiest Painted Places in America” is narrowing, with 10 finalists from the North
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Don’t be alarmed by fall needle drop

By University of Illinois Extension serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties Does the white pine in your yard look brown
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Lawn Care: Fall care tips for healthy lawns

By Melinda Myers Gardening Expert, TV & Radio Host, Author and Columnist Summer can be hard on our lawns. With much
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | 5 Comments

Gardening News: ‘Putting the Garden to Bed’ workshop Oct. 17

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — “What you do in your garden this fall can greatly affect your harvest next year,” says
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | 3 Comments

Real Estate News: Boone County Habitat home dedication ceremony Oct. 20

• Woman and three children to move into home after more than  300 hours of ‘sweat equity’ work Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. —
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican wins Beautification Award

Staff Report For the past 15 years, the Rockford Area Gardeners of America (RAGA) has evaluated the landscaping and grounds of
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Gardening News: Gardening activities to lengthen summer season, prepare for winter

• U of I Extension offers ‘Putting the Garden to Bed’ Oct. 17 By University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Summer may be
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | 1 Comment

ServPro of Rockford offers disaster preparedness tips

Staff Report According to local disaster cleanup professional Charles Hare, owner of ServPro of Rockford, Hurricane Isaac was a recent, powerful
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | 1 Comment

Nextage Professionals Realty opens office in Freeport

• Freeport office is the Rockford company’s second location Staff Report Nextage Professionals Realty of Rockford, owned by Broker/Owner Jan Mansfield, is opening
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Six Illinois communities compete for ‘Prettiest Painted Places’

By Paint Quality Institute Thanks to a national competition to find the “Prettiest Painted Places in America,” people across the country
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Real Estate News: August home sales in Illinois up 23.7 percent from a year ago

• Statewide median home price was at $147,000 Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales in the state rose 23.7 percent over previous
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Real Estate News: Area home sales hit six-year high in August

Staff Report After months of good news for homebuyers, the Rockford-area housing market is full of positive news for home sellers
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Real Estate News | Comments (0)

Gardening News: Fall gardening, landscaping tips offered at Sept. 18 event

Staff Report When is the right time to prune my hydrangea? Is it too late to divide my perennials? Can I
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | 1 Comment

Home Improvement News: Ways to fight back against contractors’ six worst scams

Staff Report Extreme storms may be America’s new norm, so homeowners must doubly protect against bogus repair work by shady contractors,
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Gardening News: ‘Fall Bulb Workshop’ set for Sept. 5 in Oregon, Ill.

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — Now is the time to be thinking about spring blooming bulbs. In the one-hour “Fall Bulb
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Gardening News: Maximizing the benefits of summer garden bounty

By Marilyn Csernus Nutrition & Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension Ogle County This is an opportune time to take advantage of
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Photo: Red Oak Estates residents complete beautification efforts

From the Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Home Ownership News: Application seminar for Habitat program set for Aug. 18

Staff Report Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) will be accepting applications from potential homebuyers at a seminar Aug. 18. The
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Landscaping News: ‘Tree Selection and Care’ program open to all Aug. 28, 30 in Oregon, Ill.

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — For 40 years, ash and maples have dominated the trees planted around homes, and for good
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Landscaping News: Keep your landscape looking its best during hot, dry summer

By Melinda Myers Gardening Expert, TV & Radio Host, Author and Columnist Hot, dry weather continues to plague much of the
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Gardening News: ‘Dealing with Drought in the Home Landscape’ workshop Aug. 22 in Rockford

Staff Report As drought conditions continue to worsen across Illinois, local residents must make the tough decision about what and how
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Gardening News: ‘Dealing with Drought’ program in Oregon, Ill., Aug. 6

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — With no end to the ongoing drought forecast for the near future, residents should think about
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)

Gardening News: Plants that can tolerate a drought

By Candice Miller U of I Ogle County Extension Horticulture Educator It’s really amazing the plants that can grow in very hot,
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden | Comments (0)


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