Enrich winter soil, fall cleanup, fire cider

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, September 15, 2017

apple tree branch

Take the fruit I give you, says the bending tree;
Nothing but a burden is it all to me.
Lighten ye my branches, let them toss in air.
Only leave me freedom, next year's load to bear.
–Lucy Larcom (1824–93)

 
Friday, September 15, 2017
 258th day of the year


 

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Enrich Your Winter Soil

 How to Plant Cover Crops to Enrich Soil This Winter
Late summer is the perfect time to sow cover crops for winter. In this video, we will show you how it’s done.
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Fall Garden Chores

 Fall Garden Cleanup
It’s important to get the garden beds cleaned up in the fall. Here are some helpful tips.
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Gardeners will be delighted with this nicely illustrated and gift-boxed page-a-day calendar!
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How to Overwinter Geraniums

 Geraniums
Geraniums are a longtime favorite of gardeners. They are easy to grow, colorful, and emit a lovely scent. Here’s how to grow geraniums in your home and garden!
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Wedding Weather Plans

 Wedding Weather
Wondering what the weather will be like for your wedding day (or any event day)? See our weather prediction tools—plus, learn all about wedding traditions and old-fashioned customs!
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Apple Walnut Bread

 Double-Apple Walnut Bread Recipe

This Double-Apple Walnut Bread is the perfect bread for the fall season, but it can be enjoyed any time of the year.
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