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Patch's House & Home
Wil- Kil's Pest of the Month: Carpenter Ants - A Structural Damaging Pest
Here in Wisconsin, the carpenter ant is the most destructive and economically important pest affecting homes and businesses. At Wil-Kil Pest Control carpenter ants are among the top 5 mos...
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Patch's House & Home
Flavors to Savor with Rosemary: Pound Cake Recipe
One of my favorite herbs for the summer months is Rosemary. I use the leaves to mildly flavor an Orange-Rosemary Pound Cake recipe that I found in my Better Homes and Gardens Cook Bo...
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Patch's House & Home
Creating a Better View: Fences, Hedges and Other Screening Strategies
A fence is just one way to create a sense of intimacy in a large landscape or privacy in any size yard. Perhaps your budget, landscape design or available space won’t allow this solution....
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Patch's House & Home
Tomatoes and Outdoor Temperatures
The tomato is a sun-loving, warm weather plant that requires a long growing season. Tomatoes are sensitive to sudden chills and may be affected when the temperature drops below 50 de...
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Patch's House & Home
A Memorial Day Filled with Gardening Fun!
Memorial Day weekend is filled with celebrations to honor our Veterans, family gatherings and of course gardening. And when you head out to the garden center go with a plan. Much like you...
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Patch's House & Home
A Beautiful Garden Starts Now - Memorial Day Means Planting for Many
Get out the shovel and trowels – Memorial Day weekend is coming and that means gardening for many. Spend a bit more time getting your garden off to a good start and reap the benefits all...
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Patch's House & Home
Join me for a Boerner Botanical Garden Walk Tonight!
I hope you can join me tonight, May 16 for a beautiful garden walk through Boerner Botanical Gardens. It's a perfect day for it! Here are the details - call first or walk-ins are welcome....
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Family
Rummage Sale Extravaganza at Temple Menorah
Temple Menorah's annual rummage sale extravaganza will be a six-day event running June 27, 28, 29 and July 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will benefit projects that provide scholars...