Thanksgiving forecast (snow or no?), make-ahead recipes, Veterans Day

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, November 11, 2019



Monday, November 11, 2019
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November, month of mornings misty-bright
With golden light:
Month when the many-tinted leaf
Lies thick upon the moss below;
While to and fro
The breezes moan, as if in grief.
–Mortimer Collins (1827–76)

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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Make some Thanksgiving recipes ahead of the feast day so that your main concern on the day itself is the “ruling roast” or the “big bird”—and quality time with family. Here is a list of great make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes, including appetizers, soups, side dishes, and ...
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New! Bourbon Infused Specialty Coffee by Don Pablo

Specialty Coffee soaked in fine Kentucky Bourbon, then roasted to remove the alcohol, so only the Bourbon flavor remains. A velvety balance with intense, full-bodied notes of caramel, honey and butterscotch. Sold in a 2-pack, makes a great gift!
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Growing Dwarf Citrus Trees in Containers
Growing Dwarf Citrus Trees in Containers

If you can’t visit the tropics, try growing your own citrus trees in containers! Dwarf citrus varieties grow year-round. They all bear edible fruit and have glossy, evergreen leaves and delicious-smelling flowers. (The scent is heavenly!) Learn how to care for your indoor citrus trees.
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Veterans Day 2020
Veterans Day 2020

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. This year, the 11th day of the 11th month is a Wednesday. Learn the true meaning of Veterans Day and its important history—as well as 10 ways to show vets how you appreciate the sacrifices that they have made. 
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook

All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference eBook for your computer or tablet that includes all of our expertise.
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Feeding Garden Birds in Winter

Birds are an essential part of the garden, helping with pest control as they snap up aphids, caterpillars, grubs and other insect pests. But in the winter, food can be scarce. Regular feeding will encourage birds to keep coming back to your garden, so they’ll be around during the growing season to...
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