Why Are Some Falls More Colorful Than Others?
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Some years, the colors are more vibrant than others. Same trees, same place and time. Why so much variation? SIGN UP for our fall email series at Empress of Dirt: Get Your Fall Garden Ideas and Turn Over a New Leaf
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
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For a long time we had a good explanation for why leaves change colour. We're now a little less certain. SIGN UP for our fall email series at Empress of Dirt: Get Your Fall Garden Ideas and Turn Over a New Leaf
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Extend the Life of Your Fruit with Dehydration
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Dehydration is a great way to have the fruit your harvested available to eat through the winter. SIGN UP for our fall email series at Empress of Dirt: Get Your Fall Garden Ideas and Turn Over a New Leaf
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Where Do Hummingbirds Go For the Winter?
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For most of us in the U.S. and Canada, they've left our gardens and are heading toward Mexico and Central America. AND READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Flower Bulb Planting Tips for Beginners
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How to Hand-Feed Wild Birds
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Fall and winter provide the best opportunities to handfeed birds. How can you improve your chances of success? READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Hand-feed Wild Birds
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Should You Plant Cover Crops in Your Garden?
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What are the benefits of cover crops -- and are they right for you?
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Cover Crops in the Home Garden
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What are cover crops and how can you use them in your garden?
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When to Harvest Winter Squash
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What is winter squash and how can you tell when it's ready to be harvested? Sign up for our free series of fall gardening ideas at Empress of Dirt: Get Your Fall Garden Ideas and Turn Over a New Leaf
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