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Show us your space: Renovation creates outdoor oasis

By Donna M. Owens, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:43:00 GMT

Getting rid of little-used pool allowed homeowners to create natural retreat

The Fisher family envisioned a retreat in the backyard of their Baltimore County home- an elegant outdoor living space that would reflect their love of nature. So they hired a contractor and got rid of a little-used pool to create a relaxing space.

Dream home: English cottage revival in Homeland

By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:28:00 GMT

Couple's love of all things British inspires decor and design of Tudor-style home

John and Leila Juracek's British friends tell them their house is more like an English cottage than the country cottages in England.

Oprah puts one of her Chicago condos on market for $2.8M

By Bob Goldsborough — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:28:00 GMT

Media giant and former talk-show host Oprah Winfrey placed her eight-room, 4,607-square-foot Streeterville co-op unit on the market on Tuesday for $2.8 million, half of what she paid for the unit in 2006.

Orlando couple try to build home using only U.S. products

By Mary Shanklin , Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:26:00 GMT

This couple's house is (mostly) 'Made in America'

It all sounded so good, so pro-U.S. jobs, when Orlando residents Greg and Jennifer Gent decided about two years ago to build a home using only American companies and products.

Garden Q&A: How to draw monarchs to your garden?

By Ellen Nibali, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

I used to have dozens of monarch butterflies in my garden — now almost none. How can I attract them again?

Dream home: Condo has waterfront view of history

By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:27:00 GMT

Henderson's Wharf residence is dream come true for bachelor

In July, Joe Zuccaro will celebrate one year of living in a condo in a historic Fells Point tobacco warehouse that he refers to as "a Renaissance bachelor's pad with a million-dollar view."

Slipcovers as upgrade

By Wendy Donahue Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

They're not just coverups, and not just for grandma's sofa anymore

They're not just coverups, and not just for grandma's sofa anymore

Minimal space, maximum tomato

By Beth Botts, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:34 GMT

Containers and extra TLC can put these summertime stars within reach for the small-space gardener

There's no better argument for growing your own food than a sun-ripened, juicy tomato. But not everybody has garden space to grow towering tomato plants. There's a solution: With some planning and forethought, you can grow tomatoes in containers.

Dream home: The perfect plan

By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Oak Crest community's amenities draw raves from residents

Oak Crest condo earns retirement raves from Parkville couple.

Nautical decor showcases sea of style

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:56:00 GMT

Nautical trends are all the rage this season in home decor

The rustic, woodsy themes of the fall and winter have given way to crisp, blue nautical themes that are expected to dominate home decor for the next few months at national retail outlets like Target as well as small chains and locally owned shops.

Garden Q&A: Bees on the move in May

By Ellen Nibali, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

A huge swarm of bees is hanging on a tree in our yard. It has been there for over a day, and I hate to spray it because I know we need to protect the honeybees that are left. What do I do?

Stop and smell the geraniums

By Bill Daley , Tribune Newspapers — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:22:20 GMT

Old-fashioned plants offer magical array of fragrances for every nose

At 82, Anita Ballek is a firm believer in the mental boost a scented geranium can provide a busy person. "It's a pick-me-up with no side effects," the East Haddam, Conn., resident said.

Flowermart 2012: Lemon sticks, straw hats and, of course, beautiful blooms

By Susan Reimer , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:31:37 GMT

Flowermart, the official start of spring in Baltimore, is as much about food as it is about flowers. So it makes sense that among the women wearing hats covered in blooms there would be a guy dressed as a slice of pizza.

Historic House Tour of Fells Point features a 200-year-old mariner's house

By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:12:00 GMT

A multicolored grouping of four clapboard rowhouses in Fells Point stands out like Gerbera daisies against the Formstone and brick fronts of its neighbors on either side.

Flowermart embraces the 21st century, but with lemon sticks

By Chris Kaltenbach , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT

The century-old Baltimore tradition is looking to modernize, but organizers promise to retain its core of gentility and civility

The century-old Baltimore tradition is looking to modernize, but organizers promise to retain its core of gentility and civility.

Garden Contest 2012

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Do you have a winning garden? If you have a garden that makes your neighbors green with envy, we want to hear about it.

Garden Q&A: Let wasps take care of grubs in spring

By Ellen Nibali, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:24:00 GMT

Applying grub killer too soon may sicken pest's natural predators

When do I put down grub killer in the spring?

Walls inspire BSO Show House artist

By Liz Atwood Special to The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:37:00 GMT

Engineer-turned-muralist calculates creativity by the brush stroke

Artist and muralist Pat O'Brien confronts a bare room as she would an engineering project. She takes measurements, makes scale drawings, and plans precisely the colors, fabrics and furnishings she will employ.

Made in Md.: Furniture designer practices fine art

By Krishana Davis, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:27:00 GMT

Baltimore native specializes in creating pieces with inlaid wood

If you take a peek into furniture maker Bill Hergenroeder's shop in Cockeysville, you may be surprised at what you don't see: no computer-assisted drawings or other high-tech design aids. He prefers the simple life.

Plan to feed hungry is bearing fruit

By Janene Holzberg, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:38:07 GMT

Baltimore Orchard Project aims to harvest fresh fruit for needy

A new nonprofit organization aims to turn the fruits of its labors into fresh food for the hungry.

Historic home tour celebrates diamond anniversary

By Liz Atwood, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:35:00 GMT

Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage begins this week in Bolton Hill

The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage will celebrate its 75th anniversary starting April 28 in Bolton Hill.

Dream home: Touch of glam

By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:47:00 GMT

Baltimore Victorian is perfect place for girls who wanna have fun

This Baltimore Victorian is a place where Ashley Long and her 11-year-old daughter can hang out and have fun.

Carmelo Anthony decorates home with Carmelo Anthony

By Jill Rosen — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Carmelo Anthony and his wife know what they like when it comes to decorating. And what they like is, in a word, Carmelo Anthony.

Takeout owner, volunteers transform city plot into garden

By Susan Reimer , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:12:17 GMT

Mayor Rawlings-Blake praises effort as part of Power in Dirt campaign

Abdu Muhammad, who owns Pearl's Caribbean Cafe on Laurens Street in Upton, is known for his curry chicken. Now he is known for his garden, too.

Dream design emerges from carriage house

By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:45:00 GMT

Carriage house is converted to stylish space for home and office

Interior designer Arleen Dvorine converts Lutherville property into her dream home - a stylish space for home and office.