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    How to Grow a Pumpkin Plant in Your Garden This Fall

    There is no fall without pumpkins — big kinds, mini kinds, orange kinds, white kinds, carved kinds, and most importantly pie kinds. Although you could load up a wagon at the local pumpkin patch, start a new autumn tradition by growing gourds in your own garden. These hardy crops will flourish just about anywhere with […] More

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    How to Plant a Fall Garden and Grow Late-Season Crops

    You may be in full summer-harvest mode, picking zucchini, tomatoes, and basil every night. Or maybe you got sidetracked this spring and your plans to get the vegetable garden going just never went according to plan. Well, here’s some good news: Just because fall is on its way doesn’t mean it’s time to pack away […] More

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    How to Make Easy Halloween Slime in Just 6 Steps

    Sorry, moms. The slime craze is sticking around—and not just because there’s glue in it! So you may as well tell yourself it’s a STEM activity that teaches science while sparking creativity, then gather up the supplies for some slime-time fun with the crew. This easy slime recipe from Creative Kids in Scotch Plains, NJ […] More

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    How to Fold an American Flag the Right Way After the 4th of July

    Chad Warpinski / EyeEmGetty Images Flag etiquette is an important part of the American tradition that ensures the Stars and Stripes is treated with the dignity it deserves. Established by Congress in 1942, the official U.S. Flag Code created guidelines for the care and display of the flag. Although it does not describe an official […] More

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    An Easy Guide to Start Composting At Home

    Composting not only reduces trash in landfills, but also improves your backyard at home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow.” That means bigger produce, prettier flowers, and a healthier garden can come at no extra cost to you once you […] More