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Ceramicist brings something special to the table
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"Being a full-time artist was always my dream," says Diana Fayt ( www.dianafayt.com), who has been living that dream as a working ceramicist for 17 years. She began studying art in the mid-'80s, initially going to school part time at various community

Which is greener - shopping online or in person?
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Dilemma: As the holidays approach, is it better to shop online or in store? Of course I'll: Shop online. I save the gas by not driving, and avoid idling in the parking lot while I wait for a space. And I can ship...

Chronicle Rooftop harvest
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Let's face it: The Home & Garden section's 100,000 newest denizens overshadowed this year's rooftop garden harvest. We fell in love with our bees, watching as they buzzed from one end of the rooftop to the other and...

Spotted-wing drosophila: How to combat garden pest
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Q:Last year we noticed, for the first time, very small white larvae in the wild blackberries growing everywhere in Point Richmond. They're back again this year. It's possible we missed seeing them while making jam and chutney for the past 20 years, but I

Blanche Vaughan's perfect beetroot and almond soup
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Late summer soup from our favourite former River Cafe cook Beetroot is one of the few vegetables that will bridge the gap between late summer and autumn, so before we get too involved with mushrooms, pumpkins and squashes, it's a perfect opportunity to

Replacing sash windows in a conservation area
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Replacing original sash windows in a conservation area can be a minefield of rules and regulations. What's the solution? Although I live in a closely marshalled conservation area, I figured they were an accurate like-for-like replacement so I wouldn't

Fall Portland home and garden show starts
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PORTLAND - As the seasons start forcing us to spend more time indoors, making home a better place seems like a good idea. The place for inspiration this weekend is at the Fall Portland Home and Garden show at the Expo Center. Everything from interior

New wallpaper collection from Mini Moderns
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Hot off the press: more mid-century style from quirky print designers Mini Moderns 'Hold Tight' is a fabulous new print by Mini Moderns, in collaboration with London Transport Museum. Launched at Tent London design show last weekend the quirky collection

Before your ears get too cold
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A little chill in the air is refreshing after a sweaty summer, and the fireworks of autumn foliage make up for the loss of greenery. But its hard to romanticize the loss of sweet corn. Unlike vining tomatoes and cucumbers, which bear over months, a

Getting logs cut into boards
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How To: Cutting lumber from logs Text Size Q. Is there someone who would cut nice poplar logs for timber? Darnestown (BigStock) - Much like the local food movement, there is growing interest among woodworkers in building with local wood. A. Much like the

Organizing Kids' Bedrooms Synd
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Do you keep the door shut to your kids' rooms just to preserve your sanity? Last time you threw something in there, did something throw it back? Consider these tips for kids' rooms of all ages. Toy Trouble Toys usually cause the most clutter stress for

The Crafts are Coming
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More than 250 acclaimed artisans, including some from Maryland, will showcase their works at the 35th Annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival this weekend. The festival takes place starting Friday, September 30 until Sunday, October 2 at the Maryland State

The best way to attract birds to your garden is to provide them with fresh water
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By Sharon Cohoon, senior garden writerphoto by Cindy McNattBird feeders will attract avian visitors to your garden, for sure. But providing a constant supply of fresh water works even better, as garden blogger Cindy McNatt ( Dirt Du Jour) will attest.

How to Grow a Beautiful But Deadly Garden
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While most of the plants you’d find in a garden are harmless beauties, not all are so innocent and a few can even be downright deadly. But some gardeners prefer to grow on the wild side, cultivating botanical killers that can be as beautiful as they

Fall Gardening Fun with the Kids
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Most of us associate spring with planting flowers and gardens. As the temperature rises after a cold winter and beckons us outside, we have the desire to spruce up our home and garden for the outdoor activities for the coming summer. But did you know

Can I Grow Backyard Garden for Organic Vegetables
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No matter who you are anyone can grow organic vegetables. All you need to do is use the same technique that farmers used years ago in the B. C. years. Simply put BC stands for before chemicals that's the secret do not use any chemicals at all, none. Can

Daily home & garden tip: Easy-to-make twig hooks put prunings to use
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Here's a way to recycle your prunings into handy hooks that are easy to make. Mounted on a weathered board, the hooks work great in the potting shed for hanging tools and gardening gear. Or, put them up on the porch for your hat and raincoat. TOOLS AND

Headphone Surround Sound
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Listening to surround sound using headphones is a way to get the full home theater experience without disturbing the rest of the family or your neighbors. However, how can you access surround sound with headphones? For two practical ways, check out my

Room to Grow: Master Gardener volunteers extending cooperative extension
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Master Gardener volunteers are invaluable to our local county extension offices, particularly in these times of budget reductions and staff shortages. Trained volunteers are involved in a variety of community activities, including answering homeowner

Historical masterpiece offers Usonian utility
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Own a piece of iconic American architecture with this Frank Lloyd Wright original, one of seven Wright-designed buildings in the Bay Area, according to the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. Composed almost entirely of Wright's signature

Inspired design
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A bathroom has more than a utilitarian purpose. It, too, can reflect style and art, says Tiburon interior designer Jerry Jacobs. For years, Jacobs has worked transforming powder rooms and luxury spa baths alike into his repertoire of residential design.

Mount Diablo home offers updated features and supreme views
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Attention, avid golfers and lovers of breathtaking views: 2381 Alameda Diablo offers both in a big way. Nestled at the base of Mount Diablo in the prestigious Diablo community, the six-bedroom house features its own golf course in the backyard. Situated

Grandeur meets comfort
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This sophisticated lakeside lodge at 1970 W. Lake Blvd. has a 145-foot private pier and begs for an outdoor adventurer looking for water sport. The estate offers at least 180 feet of lakeside frontage and has been a favorite rental spot for many. "It's a

Dine naturally
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The Lindi dining table, on sale at Sloan Miyasato since January, is one selection from Randolph and Hein's "forms in nature" collection. Each piece is focused on how one individually designed part or piece comes together to make a functional whole. "The

Garden events for Sept. 29-Oct. 6
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BEGONIAS:The Fort Worth Botanic Garden begonia species bank is sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Ching-I Peng of Taipei, Taiwan. Peng will discuss and show pictures of some newly discovered begonias. His talk is titled “Discovering New Begonias in the

Home and garden news and notes
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By MARY BETH BRECKENRIDGE WHAT'S NEW: WOOD STOVE ALLOWS CONTROL OVER FLAMES When you burn wood, you rarely have much control over the flames. But a wood stove from Belgian manufacturer Efel is changing that. The Efel S33 is equipped with a patented

Clive all set to judge huge veg
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Giant vegetable grower Clive Bevan will be judging other people?s huge produce at the East of England Showground Autumn Show next month. Mr Bevan, of Millers Park, Wellingborough, has been involved in organising the show for three years and says he is

Ask the Master Gardener: Choose good quality bulbs now to ensure beautiful blooms when spring arrives
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Question: Some of the flower bulbs I have purchased in the past haven’t done so well, despite being planted in the correct soil and light. What should I look for when choosing bulbs at the store? And are the bulbs I forgot to plant last fall good