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But Winter has yet brighter scenes—
Come when the rains
Have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice,
While the slant of sun of February pours
Into the bowers a flood of light.
–William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878)
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A large swath of ice blanketed the Texas Gulf Coast to New England this past week, making driving and even walking treacherous. Before you pour salt on the walkways or driveways, consider the impact it has on your plants, pets, pavement, and water quality. Consider less harmful ways to melt ice—as… | | | ADVERTISEMENT Unique Valentine's Day Gifts Made in America
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In 1849, a farmer prescribed a “dirt cure” for a winter cough. Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, demonstrates this natural remedy. (Warning: Humor required!) | | Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
One of our favorite comfort foods, classic Pot Roast has just a handful of ingredients, including beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion. It’s inexpensive and hearty, warms the belly, and just feels like home. | | The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley
Is there any truth to the old saw, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and amateur meteorologist, sought to answer that question, dedicating himself to observing flakes of snow for 50 years. See the first-ever photos of snowflakes! | | | ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy Instant Access to the 2022 Garden Guide
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