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Prepare Your Yard and Garden for Winter

Rick Bickling — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:42:21 +0000

(ARA) – Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and other elements of winter are not far off. You’ve enjoyed your backyard all summer long, but now it’s time to get everything prepped to handle the upcoming cold weather. Preparing your lawn, shrubbery and gardens for the winter months can help ensure you’ll be able to enjoy your … Continue reading Prepare Your Yard and Garden for Winter →

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Enjoying the Fall Garden’s Bountiful Harvest

Rick Bickling — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:30:47 +0000

(ARA) – When the calendar turns to fall months, temperatures drop and local football teams come to mind. With the approach of the cooler weather, many of us also begin to yearn for the warmth of comfort foods like hearty soups and stews or freshly baked pies, but these traditional favorites need not be boring … Continue reading Enjoying the Fall Garden’s Bountiful Harvest →

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Great American Road Trips for Fall Foliage

Rick Bickling — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:03:53 +0000

(ARA) – Pull that fleece jacket out of the back of the closet, order up a pumpkin-spice latte, and breathe in the crisp morning air. Yes, fall is here. And that means the trees are beginning their yearly transformation into blazing glory. And what better way to enjoy the show than to hop in the … Continue reading Great American Road Trips for Fall Foliage →

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Have More Time for Football: 15-minute Garden and Lawn Drills

Rick Bickling — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:17:00 +0000

(ARA) – Whether tailgating, playing a game of catch with the kids, cheering on your favorite team from the stands or calling plays from the couch – fall means football. A few simple tips can keep outdoor projects from running interference on your weekend game schedule. Here are 10- to 15-minute garden and lawn drills … Continue reading Have More Time for Football: 15-minute Garden and Lawn Drills →

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How to Find Relief from Fall Allergies and Hay Fever

Rick Bickling — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:59:09 +0000

(ARA) – For many, fall signifies the change of leaves from green to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. But for one in five people, it’s time to control a seasonal allergy: hay fever. Despite its ill-suited name that would lead you to believe you are allergic to hay, the allergic reaction is actually rarely triggered … Continue reading How to Find Relief from Fall Allergies and Hay Fever →

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Fun Activities to Enjoy in the Cool Fall Months

Rick Bickling — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:45:18 +0000

(ARA) – The fall brings beautiful new scents and sounds with crisp air, vibrant colors of leaves gently falling to the ground, crackling wood popping on campfires and the sweet smell of apples hovering in the kitchen. To get the most enjoyment out of the fall months this year, venture out with your family and … Continue reading Fun Activities to Enjoy in the Cool Fall Months →

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Play it Cool in your Fall Garden and you’ll be Good to Grow

Rick Bickling — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:40:39 +0000

(ARA) – If you think the end of summer means your vegetable gardening days are done, you’ll need to reconsider. The weeks when summer fades into fall are actually an opportune time to plant cool-weather crops. Fall is a great time of year for planting vegetables. Some of nature’s most nutritious greens and veggies thrive … Continue reading Play it Cool in your Fall Garden and you’ll be Good to Grow →

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