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DIY Christmas Decorations

Collect late-autumn pine cones, acorns, and twigs to make DIY Christmas decorations to decorate your home this year. Here’s how.

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Hanging Terrariums | Easy Garden Crafts

Black thumb? No problem! Hanging terrariums are versatile, easy to maintain, and easy to make. Here’s how, plus 5 fun variations.

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Make a Pumpkin Planter | Pumpkin Crafts

From pumpkin planters to birdfeeders, I’ve rounded up three simple pumpkin craft ideas that go beyond carving simple Jack-o’-Lanterns.

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Caring for a Venus Flytrap Plant

Venus flytraps are popular novelty houseplants — especially near Halloween. Follow these tips for caring for a Venus flytrap.

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How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are delicious, nutritious, simple to harvest, and a fun way to celebrate the fall season. Here’s how to harvest sunflower seeds at home.

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4 Beneficial Weeds Found in New England

We think of them as pests, but many weeds play an important role in gardening. Here are four beneficial weeds that are common in New England.

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How to Extend the Growing Season into Fall

The days are getting shorter and cooler, but that doesn’t mean the growing season has to end. Here’s how to extend the growing season into fall.

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Kitchen Garden Tips

A kitchen garden is a separate garden plot located close to the kitchen door for spring, summer and fall cooking convenience. The kitchen gardens found in England and France are most likely the source of inspiration for the American kitchen gardens that have been common fixtures throughout New England for centuries. Today, kitchen gardens are […]

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