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The orange-tinted sassafras
With quaintest foliage strews the grass;
Witch-hazel shakes her gold curls out,
Mid the red maple's flying rout.
–Lucy Larcom (1854–62)

Thursday, October 8, 2020
See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.

Winter begins in 74 days

Question of the Day
Where does the saying "Then Bob's your uncle" come from? One of the guys at work uses it all the time. – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
The numerical state. (Abbreviation of a U.S. state) – Answer

Slugs and Snails

Slugs and Snails
Seeing slug and snail damage in your garden? Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of slugs and snails in the garden.

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Making Row Cover Tunnels

How to Make a Row Cover Tunnel
We’ll show you how to make a simple hooped or low tunnel to protect your plants, extend your harvests, and get even more from your garden. It’s really easy to make your own – quickly, cheaply and to a very high standard. Read on or watch our video to find out how.

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Gourdgeous Gourds

Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds
Good Gourd! What’s with the bumpy, weird-looking decorative squash? We get many questions about growing and curing our gourds. (Did you know that the luffa sponge is a gourd?) Discover the world of “gourdgeous” gourds.

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Dragonfly Crossbody Purse

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Do you often feel fatigued during the day for seemingly no reason at all? Here are some of the most common causes of fatigue—and how to overcome them!

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