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Linda Nath,left, and Lynne Holland restored a 1946 Sears Craftsman-style house on Regis Avenue in Pleasant Hills as Treasures in Thyme antiques store.
Funk Times 2: In a pair of old homes, antique shop owners' quirky dreams come true
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Choosing a business location ought to involve lots of market research. But don't tell Lynne Holland and Linda Nath that. ... (08/23/2008)
Sears house reborn
Painted furniture
Antiques at home
Funky setting
Vintage items
Cupboards full
Dashing antiquer
Antiques at home
Lots of friars
Antique mall before
Antique mall after
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Brett Douthett, left, a recreation aide at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, and James Adams, a youth care worker, stand amid the sunflowers in a new garden there.
A calm oasis at detention center
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Even if you're only a visitor, walking into Shuman Juvenile Detention Center is intimidating. ... (08/23/2008)
Flowers that heal
Zinnias
Cherry tomatoes
Design Fair goes 'green'
Homes »
The second annual Pittsburgh Design Fair is going "green" this year just about the time when everything else is turning fall colors. ... (08/23/2008)
Q&A With Sandy Feather: Dollar spot fungus costly for lawns
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Q. I have some dead spots in my backyard that I attributed to the dry weather. After two days of spotty rain, I saw this white mold over all of the dead spots but not on healthy grass. ... (08/23/2008)
Design Fair goes 'green'
Homes »
The second annual Pittsburgh Design Fair is going "green" this year just about the time when everything else is turning fall colors. ... (08/23/2008)
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MORE HOMES & GARDEN
Coming Saturday
Building material
Artemis in the Strip caters to "green" builders and homeowners.
Great Gardens Contest
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The Great Gardens contest is closed to new entries. Top winners will be notified by Aug. 29.
Do you want to go greener?
The PG is looking for a family that's environmentally aware but wants to go greener. For a story, we'll pair you with a consultant who will help you use new methods and products. Interested? E-mail PG environmental writer Don Hopey at dhopey@post-gazette.com and tell him why.
Gardening Forum
The PG's Backyard Gardener Doug Oster answers your questions in a new and improved forum home.
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Community Gardens

Follows three gardeners through the season.

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Audio Slideshows / Gardening Basics

PG Backyard Gardener Doug Oster shows you how: