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Down to Earth Down to Earth
Digging deep this fall — and planting plenty of bulbs — guarantees your garden will burst with color next spring.
Recommended bulb sources. October / November 2008
At Home in a Condo

At Home in a Condo
Rising right along with local demand are the numbers of low-maintenance, high-perk developments in Decatur. June / July 2004
Treehouses

Treehouses
Kids love them; adults remember them fondly; and under their humble roofs, tree houses host a bit of backyard magic. Local builders share their tips. June / July 2003

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Color Splash Color Splash
Columnist Heather Stoa gives tips on planting annuals guaranteed to paint your garden with every hue from the color wheel. April / May 2010
Elegant Orchids Elegant Orchids
Flowering orchids make welcome houseplants during winter’s grey days, and growing these beauties is easier than you think. February / March 2010
Destination Inspiration Destination Inspiration
While nature continues to nap, stimulate your creativity with a trek to some of North America’s grandest gardens. Columnist Heather Stoa leads the tour. Find contact and event information here. April / May 2006
Backyard Beauty Secrets GARDENSCAPES - Backyard Beauty Secrets
Master Gardener Heather Stoa provides this helpful list of plants and their uses.  August / September 2003
The Understory GARDENSCAPES - The Understory
Master Gardener Heather Stoa gives tips on improving your landscape during one of Central Illinois’ best planting seasons. October / November 2000
Stretch the Season GARDENSCAPES - Stretch the Season
Master Gardener Heather Stoa gives us tips on extending the colors of our gardens this fall.  August / September 2000
Perfect Flowers GARDENSCAPES - Perfect Flowers
Master Gardener, Heather Stoa, gives us a lesson in growing lilies. June / July 2000



mind & body:
Take it Easy - Aerobic Base Training

Take it Easy - Aerobic Base Training
Aerobic base training, the hottest workout in the world of fitness, focuses on slow and steady, instead of fast and furious. October / November 2004
Forget Something?

Forget Something?
You remember your first grade teacher's name, but not the last movie you watched. How does the memory maze work and what really helps? April / May 2004
Fit for the Holidays Fit for the Holidays
From spinning to swimming, local fitness facilities crank the heat with a wide array of winter workout options. December / January 2001


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