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Choosing a Bird Feeder
How to Choose the Right Type of Bird Feeder
When a bird’s natural plant food has waned or withered away, consider a few well-placed bird feeders. If you are interested in attracting certain types of birds, the type of feeder and food provided will make a difference. |
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Silverfish in the Home
Silverfish
Half-eaten pages in your books? Chewed-through boxes in your pantry? These are signs of a silverfish infestation. Here’s how to identify, get rid of, and prevent silverfish infestations in the home. |
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National Handwriting Day
How to Write a Thank-You Note
Why are thank-you notes important? How long does a thank-you note have to be? Here are the oft-forgotten fundamentals of writing a thank-you note. |
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Garden Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. |
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