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What is Companion Planting?
Companion planting is the belief and idea that certain plants can benefit others when planted in near proximity. Find out which plants make better friends.
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Pumpkin pie spice brings the essence of autumn not only to traditional pumpkin pie, but to a cornucopia of other delicious foods and beverages. Do you like to cook with pumpkin pie spice all year long? With this recipe, you can prepare your own and keep this delicious flavoring at hand any time the notion… Continue Reading »
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How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
Halloween is looming around the corner, which means it’s almost time to start carving those pumpkins. So what type of pumpkin makes the best jack o’lantern? Before heading to the pumpkin patch or farmers’ market, take a minute to read these helpful hints on picking the perfect pumpkin. The first step to finding the right… Continue Reading »
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Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
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Favorite Fall Recipes
We asked our Facebook Fans what their favorite fall foods were. Pumpkins, apples, and chili came out on top. Here are a few tasty fall recipes that include some of these fall favorites.
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Please Pass the Pie
These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.