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WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE

Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;
Lengthen night and shorten day;
Every leaf speaks bliss to me
Fluttering from the autumn tree.
I shall smile when wreaths of snow
Blossom where the rose should grow;
I shall sing when night’s decay
Ushers in a drearier day.
–Emily Brontë (1818–48)

Friday, October 16, 2020
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Question of the Day
Does ash make good firewood? How does it compare to red oak and hickory? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
If all the letters of the alphabet were asked out to dinner, why could they not all go together? – Answer

Veggie Garden Cleanup

Fall Vegetable Garden Cleanup: 11 Tasks to Do Now
Let’s make our fall vegetable garden cleanup easier! Here are 11 tasks to do in autumn before the weather gets uncomfortably cold. Tidying up your garden prevents problems later and means less work in the cold springtime.

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New Moon, Bright Stars!

See 7 Stars and Planets in 5 Minutes!
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New Moon Tonight

What Is a New Moon?
For astronomers, a new Moon means no Moon! For many cultures, however, the new Moon carries special meaning. Discover more about the new Moon.

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Our Best Pumpkin Pie

Blue Ribbon Pumpkin Pie

This recipe won a blue ribbon at the Goshen (Connecticut) Fair—thus the name. The pumpkin pie is nice and firm, not too custardy.

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