Harvesting potatoes, squash bugs, why leaves change color

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, September 17, 2019

green and gold

Our seasons have no fixed returns,
Without our will they come and go;
At noon our sudden summer burns,
Ere sunset all is snow.
–James Russell Lowell (1819–91)

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
Potatoes
Harvesting Potatoes

Potatoes
Our Potato Growing Guide covers planting, growing, and harvesting one of our favorite vegetables! Also, see tips on how to store potatoes to keep them fresh—and some homemade potato recipes.
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Squash Bugs
Squash Bugs

Squash Bugs
What are those bugs on your squash? Squash bugs, probably. Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of squash bugs in your garden.
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Should You Walk or Run in the Rain?
Walk or Run in the Rain?

Should You Walk or Run in the Rain?
It’s storm season. You finish dinner at a restaurant and it’s suddenly pouring.  You gaze at your car parked not so far away.  Is it better to walk or run in the rain?
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Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Why do Leaves Change Color?

Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Ever wonder why leaves change color? Did you know that fall’s vivid colors are actually hidden underneath summer’s green? The main reason for color change is not autumn’s chilly weather, but light—or rather, the lack of it.
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