Hobbies
Illinois artisans and hobbyists, including crafts, carvings, collections and other creativity.
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Chicago Neighborhood Gardens Grow Veggies, Community Spirit
More than 600 community gardens across Chicago have sprouted green space in urban areas to grow fresh produce...
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Homemade Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Recent research has shown that providing garden birds extra food during cold months helps ensure a more successful...
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Eagle Eyes on Southwestern Illinois
Visitors to Southwestern Illinois look toward the skies each winter to spot bald eagles.
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Chainsaw Artist Carves ‘Designer’ Firewood
Chainsaw artist Brian Willis transforms tree stumps, logs and firewood into artwork for homes and yards.
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Illinois Photographer Michael Zecher Pictures Farms in the Best Light
Agriculture inspired Mercer County farmer and photographer Michael Zecher to go into professional photography – and it also...
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Hillsdale Woodcarver Creates Intricate Art
Rick Frels found his calling in woodcarving.
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Wool Comes From Many Animal Breeds
Sheep are the most prevalent producers of wool, though it also comes from rabbits, goats and alpacas.
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Weaving Farm Upbringing and Love of Fiber Arts at Esther’s Place
Natasha Lehrer, a 22-year-old from Big Rock, Illinois in Kane County is the owner of Esther’s Place Fiber...
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Understanding Seed Catalogs
Here are three quick tips to help make sense of seed catalogs
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Cubs Groundskeeper Plays Key Position
Roger Baird, the groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs, takes his lawn care seriously. He knows he has a...
