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Deep down within the frozen brook
I hear a murmur faint and sweet, And lo!
The ice breaks as I look,
And living waters touch my feet.
–Jane Goodwin Austin (1831–94)

Friday, February 26, 2021
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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Learn to Garden: Beginner Guide!

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
In the Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Guide, we cover how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, which vegetables to grow, and when to plant what. This year, we’ve added a “starter” garden plan consisting of easy-to-grow vegetables, companion planting techniques, and some...

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Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs
Winter Pruning Guide

Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs
Late winter or early spring is the best time time to prune most shrubs and trees—but not all! See our list of which trees and shrubs to prune, and get some general pruning tips for the season.

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Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Snow Moon?

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10 Maple Syrup Recipes Both Sweet and Savory!
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The Best Winter Bird Foods
During late winter and early spring, when natural seed sources are source, give some TLC to the birds. Tom Warren, our Almanac birder, lists some favorite foods of winter birds across North America.

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