| Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors |
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| The hollow winds begin to blow,
The clouds look black, the glass is low;
The soot falls down, the spaniels sleep,
And spiders from their cobwebs peep.
–Dr. Edward Jenner (1749–1823) |
Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Question of the Day
My elderly mother mentioned remembering that it rained frogs years ago. I also remember that in Pineville, Kentucky, after a hard rain, many tiny frogs would be on the main highway hopping around. Do they come from their hiding places or from the clouds, after being sucked up into a storm? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
He sits and (Blank) over his (Blank).
(The two 5-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer
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Dealing With Fungus Gnats
Fungus Gnats
Often considered only a minor houseplant pest, fungus gnats can quickly become a major issue if an infestation gets out of hand. Here’s how to identify, get rid of, and prevent fungus gnat infestations in your plants. |
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| SPONSORED Caring for Perennials
Perennials are easy, extremely reliable, and fun to decorate your garden or landscape with. Here are some tips for planting and caring for your perennials. |
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Hot and Cold Composting
How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods
If you compost, stash a pile of leaves to use as dry material next year. Dry (brown) material is harder to find during the growing season. Learn here about composting to produce rich garden humus—whether you create a hot or active pile or a cold or inactive pile. |
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| SPONSORED Power Wash For Your Insides
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2021 Engagement Calendar
This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more! |
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Peony Foaming Hand Soap
This luxurious and fragrant soap contains shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. The scent includes floral notes of peony and lily of the valley with wisps of apple, amber and peach. The hand soap comes in an attractive, generously-sized bottle. |
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