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Repurposing Decorative Pumpkins and Gourds

Are you left with slowly sinking pumpkins and rotting gourds that have served their decorative purpose for the fall holidays? Don’t toss them into the trash. Instead, consider giving them a second life in your garden. Not only is this an eco-friendly option (and you should be eco-friendly), but it also adds nutrients back into ...

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Fabulous Fall Centerpiece Ideas

Stacking pumpkins and gourds in pretty bowls is always a favourite table topper, but stick around for a myriad of ideas for a gorgeous Autumn display.   Fabulous Fall Centerpiece Ideas! Fall centerpieces using live plants can be created using seasonal flowers like pansies or mums, cut branches, pinecones, or container plants such as sedum, ...

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Keep an Eye Open for Pumpkin Problems

Pumpkin season is just around the corner, but even our spooky favorite is susceptible to disease. This is why it is important to keep an eye on your plants throughout the season. If you notice an issue you might still have time to correct pumpkin problems. Powdery Mildew If I would guess, I would say ...

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Pumpkins Add Fall Flare

Pumpkins Add Fall Flare There are so many unique ways to bring an autumn look to your home decor and containers are no exception. By far, one of the best ways to dress for the changing season is pumpkins. Pumpkins add fall flare. Each year we grow some in our garden and try to select ...

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The deer caught me off guard and ate the garden

It looks like the garden has come to an end, but it wasn't by Mother Nature’s frosty hand. The deer, which have been absent for all of the summer, decided to pay us a visit and clean out everything that was ripe or even close to being so on a single night. So much for ...

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