NEW BEDFORD — The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced its flu vaccination campaign kickoff on Oct. 1 and local hospitals are jumping in and taking action through flu clinics. Linda Hevenor, vice president of clinical operations for Southcoast Health, said that she was amazed at the turnout […]
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Seven Favorite Cincinnati Outdoor Fall Excursions, Recommend by the Local Experts at Adventure Crew
Cincinnati Nature CenterPhoto: Vincent DiFrancesco Adventure Crew is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that is “dedicated to connecting city teens with nature through engaging recreation, education and conservation activities,” says Associate Director Miriam Wise. According to Wise, they offer outdoor adventure to students in 24 area schools, including all Cincinnati Public […]
Fall Garden Cleanup in St. Johns, Arizona
Chilies NOT going to ripen before frost. I recently ran across a Facebook post that suggested people should leave leaves on the lawn all winter to increase fertility and reduce fall clean-up work. I wasn’t surprised when multiple gardeners from all over the world jumped right in and said […]
‘Fall seems to be new spring:’ S.I. real estate listings, sales jump in September
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At a normally slower time for residential real estate, Staten Island’s housing market saw an uptick in sales and listings in September, according to the latest statistics from the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR). At a time of year that would normally signal a slowing […]
ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER: Fall is the time to clean, cover, cut and give care | Columns
Fall is kind of like the Cinderella of the calendar, with three overwhelming stepsisters. The use of the word winter was the first to be established, with it being used consistently across many languages to mark a calendar year. For a very long time, it was the only noted season. […]
Design Recipes: Fall outdoor projects
With fall in full swing and winter soon approaching, now may be the ideal time to get any outstanding outdoor projects out of the way. There may also be the desire, with the change of seasons to execute not only necessary repairs and preventive maintenance but also upgrade to include […]
Skip raking and mow over leaves this fall for a healthier lawn
Today’s topic has generated more interest in past years than even tomato blight. The thought of never raking leaves again is welcome news for many lawn owners. The concept is simple: Lawns become healthier if leaves are mulched back into the lawn with the mower, instead of raking them away. […]
6 Cozy Outdoor Blankets to Keep You Warm at Outside Gatherings This Fall
With fall in full swing, it’s time to soak up these last few weeks of cool, comfortable weather before winter closes in and drives us back inside. Crisp autumn days call for picnics under the changing leaves, while brisk evenings are best spent around a roaring bonfire with mugs of […]
Create new garden beds this fall | Feature Columnist
Fall is a great time to create new garden beds. Cool, usually drier, fall weather makes it easier to work in the garden and for plants to establish. Plus, the garden to-do list is often a bit shorter this time of year and you will get a head start on […]
Ask a Master Gardener: Fall is the right time to fertilize the lawn
A: Now is a very good time to fertilize the lawn. If you leave the clippings on your lawn when you mow, you may only need to do one fertilizer application a year, and late September to mid-October is the right time to do it. Other seasons aren’t the best […]
Outdoor axe throwing locations in Bridgeport, Storrs hit the spot for fall
A side view of the throwing lanes at Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum. A side view of the throwing lanes at Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum. Photo: Adventure Park / Contributed Photo Photo: Adventure Park / Contributed Photo A side view of the throwing lanes at Adventure Park […]
Don’t fall for a real estate seminar scheme
Randy Hutchinson, Columnist Published 1:00 p.m. CT Oct. 8, 2020 Don’t rush into buying anything at a seminar, despite the upbeat atmosphere and energy in the room. Avoid high-pressure sales pitches that require you to buy now or risk losing out. Story Highlights Randy Hutchinson is the president of the […]
Fall lawn and garden tips for central Oklahoma
Published: Sat, October 10, 2020 5:00 AM As leaves begin to fall, gather and shred or mow them so you can recycle them rather than send them to the landfill. Add to compost, use as mulch or till into garden plots. [Metro Creative Connection] As days grow shorter and temperatures […]
White House to host ‘Fall Garden Tours’ this year, despite issues with health and safety
The White House is set to host “Fall Garden Tours” for lawmakers and the public this season to show off the newly renovated Rose Garden. The tours will be hosted Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, even after more than 20 staffers, journalists, allies of the administration and GOP lawmakers tested positive for […]
JEFF BURBRINK: Trees and shrubs need water throughout fall | News
When October rolls into town, a lot of folks put away the gardening equipment and call it a year. There is good reason for that. Cool temperatures and reduced sunlight markedly slow garden production to a crawl. This fall, we have had the added complication of reduced rainfall, which has […]
Fall is the Best Season for Reseeding Your Lawn
Left alone, grass has no problem providing its own seed and replenishing itself. A manicured lawn often can’t because repeated mowing chops off most, if not all, of the seeds before they mature. That’s why it’s important to reseed your lawn from time to time, especially if it gets a […]
Long Island restaurants offering fun outdoor dining experiences this fall
Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean the end of outdoor dining — and this season on Long Island, it won’t. Fans of al fresco dining can stretch the season this year by having a meal in a unique and fun setting — be that a table for two in a […]
Fall and Spring Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklists
All walk-behind, gasoline-powered lawn mowers need maintenance twice a year, and the procedures that make sense are different in fall and spring. Begin by reading your owner’s manual for tips on required mower maintenance, then follow the list here. © Robin Gentry/Getty Images Fall Mower Maintenance Consider Engine Fogging Spraying […]
Fall 2020 Cookbooks to Add to Your Shelves
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Cookbook releases are as much of a fall constant as cooler weather and changing leaves. Each year brings a new crop (or harvest, […]
Home improvement tips for fall | News
Now that fall has arrived, homeowners throughout Faulkner County are turning their focus toward preparing their homes for the final quarter of 2020 – the “brr” months of October, November and December. If you’ve procrastinated a little bit and are now just getting to your end-of-summer home project check list, […]