Ants, starry Pegasus, growing wildflowers, apple orchards

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golden-wheat-field
Where long the shadows of the wind had rolled,
Green wheat was yielding to the change assigned;
And as by some vast magic undivined
The world was turning slowly into gold.​
–Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869​–1935)

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Ants
Ants
Crumbs moving independently across the kitchen floor? A line of small black things crawling in and out of your trash bin? Looks like you have an ant infestation. Here’s how to get rid of ants in your home—and prevent them from returning!
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Growing Wildflowers | Selecting Wildflowers
Growing Wildflowers | Selecting Wildflowers
Interested in growing wildflowers? Fall and spring are great times to plant a new wildflower meadow or renovate an old patch! Here’s are five of our favorite national wildflowers as well as lists of wildflowers by region—plus tips on how to select wildflowers for your yard and ...
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Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller

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Starting an Apple Cider Orchard
Starting an Apple Cider Orchard
The apple harvest is in full swing, and every year we are blessed with more apples than we can eat. I make lots of applesauce and apple crisp and freeze bags of peeled and spiced apples. This winter they will be ready to plunk into a pie crust and bake. But there is one thing I have yet to make at ...
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Night Sky Map for September 2020: Pegasus & Measuring the Sky
Night Sky Map for September 2020: Pegasus & Measuring the Sky
Welcome to the Night Sky Map for September 2020! This month, watch for Pegasus, the Winged Horse, and learn about measuring the sky!
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Rose Hip Jam

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