Tag: autumn
Beautiful October, changing landscape
October is the heart and soul of fall, and it brings with it nature's best and worst. Enjoy it while it lasts.
How to make fresh pumpkin puree for baking
Learn to pick, prepare and cook pie and sugar pumpkins to make pumpkin puree for baking and more. It’s really not that difficult!
How to successfully plant trees and shrubs in the fall
Planting new trees and shrubs in the fall takes advantage of favorable soil temperatures and moisture conditions that promote root growth.
How to improve your landscape with native evergreens
Before the snow starts to fly, take time to plant some native evergreens that will benefit local wildlife and keep your interest this winter.
How to give Autumn meals a nutritious boost
Throughout Autumn, deep orange vegetables are plentiful and packed with nutritional qualities linked to numerous health benefits.
Experts predict beautiful fall foliage display
The rainy summer may have set the stage for a beautiful autumn foliage display, according to forest ecologists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
How to compost with leaves
Pound for pound, the leaves of most trees contain twice as many minerals as manure. Learn to build a compost pile with the ones you rake up this fall.
40 foods to enjoy as summer fades to fall
Before the leaves begin to change, let’s take some time to enjoy all the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs that are in season and readily available.
The Halloween movie list for everyone
From family-friendly to frightening, this halloween movie list ranks the best movies of the season with something for everyone.
How to make my Jack O’Lantern last longer
A number of factors can extend the life of your jack o'lantern — color, weight, stem length, skin appearance. Learn more about picking and preserving your halloween pumpkin.