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Cabbage, more super-satisfying soups, foundation plantings checkup

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tadpoles

Then as we linger at luncheon here
  O'er many a dainty dish,
Let us drink anew to the time when you
  Were a tadpole and I was a fish.

–Langdon Smith (1858–1908)

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
8th day of the year
Spring begins in 71 days

Wolfgang Puck (chef) was born on this day in 1949.
Art Clokey (creator of Gumby and Pokey) died on this day in 2010.


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Growing Cabbage

Cabbage
Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. By planning your growing season and providing diligent care, you may have two successful crops in one year, in both spring and fall. Here is our guide for planting, growing, and harvesting cabbage.
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Foundation Plantings Checkup

Foundation Plantings Checkup
Whether you’re planning to sell or are set on staying in your home, it’s worth your time to take a good look at the plants around the buildings on your property. Here’s some advice on what works—and what does not.
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Misunderstood Weather Records

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From time to time, when a major weather event occurs, I see it described as a “once in a hundred years” or even “once in a thousand years” event. But what does this weather phrase really mean?
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Super-satisfying Soups

Soup Recipes: Soups, Stews, and Chowders
This is the perfect season for soup recipes!. Warm and nourishing in cold or rainy weather, soups serve as a delicious lunch, side, or main meal with some good bread and salad. Here are some super-satisfying soups, chowders, and stews.
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