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Growing alliums, avoiding yellow jackets, fall allergy relief

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Question of the Day
Where do all those recycled telephone books go?
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Puzzle of the Day

I am prepared either to scold or lie, according to the end you take me by. (What word fits the first clue, but when read backwards, fits the second?)

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Sing a song of Summer,
The world is nearly still,
The mill-pond has gone to sleep,
And so has the mill.

–William Cosmo Monkhouse (1840–1901)

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Growing Alliums: The Ornamental Onions
Ornamental alliums are great for cutting and bees adore them, too! Planted in the fall for spring blooms, these purple pom-pom flowers make a dramatic statement when planted en masse. Even better, they’re from the onion family so they are generally deer- and rodent-resistant.
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Enjoy Year-round Grilling

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Yellow Jacket Alert: Taking the Sting Out of Fall
Seemingly out of nowhere, yellow jackets come at you and strike at blazing speed. Their venom hurts like the devil. How do you deter yellow jackets and eliminate wasp nests? Learn all about how to avoid yellow jackets as well as prevent and treat yellow jacket stings.
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Cosmetic Surgeon: Loose Jowls? Do This At Home Every Day

Droopy skin is one of the biggest signs of aging. This beauty expert has the perfect solution. Watch This Video Now!

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Caring for Perennial Flowers
Perennial flowers return year after year, forming the backbone of a garden. As long as they are planted correctly, perennials usually require very little maintenance! Every few years, if they become overcrowded, some may need to be "divided" in spring or fall. See how to plant…
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Enjoy the outdoors in peace with The Old Farmer’s Almanac All-Natural Insect Repellent! It’ll keep biting bugs at bay, using a DEET-free formula that’s family-friendly.  Simply apply to skin or clothing, and you’re ready to go!

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7 Tips for Fall Allergy Relief
Fall allergy season is upon us, and if you're one who suffers, you know all too well what this entails: itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, sneezing, and more. Here are 7 tips for fall allergy relief.
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Staying organized will be a breeze!

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Apple Zucchini Slaw
This Apple Zucchini Slaw was a winning recipe in our Garden Guide Recipe Contest! 
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Keep an eye on the sky!

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