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10 must-have garden tools, de-icing your driveway (no salt!), hardy greens to grow now

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Question of the Day
What is toilet water? I heard it was used in the old days as perfume. How could I make it?
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Puzzle of the Day
Why was the giant Goliath very much astonished when David hit him with a stone?
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When February sun shines cold,
There comes a day when in the air
The wings of winter
Slow unfold,
And show the golden summer there. 
–Philip Savage (1868–99), American poet

 
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7 (Better) Alternatives to Salt for De-Icing Driveways
Before you pour salt on your driveways to melt snow and ice, consider the impact it has on your plants, pets, pavement, and water quality. Explore seven less harmful ways to melt ice—as well as ways to use less salt!
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Four Super-Hardy Salad Greens to Grow in Winter
Salads may be the epitome of sunny summer days, but there are also super-hardy salad greens that will grow in winter and cold weather. What a treat! Here are four of our favorites.
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Night Sky Map for February 2023: Orion, The Hunter
There is no brighter constellation in the night sky than Orion, the Hunter. And there is no better time to view Orion than an early evening in February, so bundle up! See our February Sky Map (Star Chart)!
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Low-Country Corn Chowder includes the classic ingredients of corn, potatoes, sausage, and shrimp. Low-country cuisine stems from the Georgia and South Carolina “Lowcountry” boil and is one creamy and satisfying one-pot dish. 
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