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Ski Report! Plus: A cure for the common cold?! - October 3rd, 2012

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October 3rd, 2012
Ski Report: Where to Hit the Slopes in 2012-13

Find out when and where the best skiing will be this winter!

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Chilly? Warm Up with Chili!
Journey to Natural Living
Chilly? Warm Up with Chili! October is National Chili Month! Add a little heat to your autumn menu!
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A Cure for the Common Cold? A Cure for the Common Cold? Everyone knows there is no cure for the common cold. Or is there?
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Laying in for Winter Laying in for Winter Preserve your harvest for homegrown food year-round!
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Everything Apple for Fall! Everything Apple for Fall! Fall is here, and apples are in abundance. Here are a few creative ways to enjoy America's favorite fruit, beyond the usual pies and crumbles.
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Helpful Hint
Helpful Hint For healthier soil and less effort, mow autumn leaves into mulch instead of raking.
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Current Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous Moon, 90% of Full Waning Gibbous
90% of Full
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Today's Best Day Tasks

Mow to Retard Growth, Dig Post Holes, Jar Jams/Jellies, Paint, Advertise to Sell, Ask for Loan
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Gardening Tasks

October 3rd - October 4th
Good Days For Planting Beets, Carrots, Onions, Turnips And Other Hardy Root Crops, Where Climate Is Suitable. Good Days For Transplanting.
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