Dear $$firstname$$,

Crystal Rennicke

There is a chill in the air now that November is almost here. The trees are shedding the last of their leaves, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I can’t wait to eat some of my mom’s homemade pumpkin pie. Though the gardening season may be coming to a close, there are still some final things you can do to get your garden prepared for the next season. Check out our regional checklists for things to do in your area.

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Happy Gardening!
--Crystal

READ ON TO DISCOVER...

• Plant of the Month
• Yard Smarts
• November Regional Checklist
• Frugal Gardener Tip of the Month
• Submit Your Story

Plant of the Month

Tartarian Dogwood
Botanical name: Cornus alba ‘Sibirica.’
Hardiness: Zones 2 to 8.
Autumn color: The glossy green leaves turn maroon by fall, while vivid red twigs and blue fruit provide a late autumn show.
Height: 8 to 10 feet.
Width: 5 to 10 feet.
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade.
Planting: Looks best in a mixed-shrub border.

Click here for more information and how to order.

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Yard Smarts

Bulb Storage Solution
Tender bulbs that must be overwintered indoors are tough to keep organized. These include canna lilies, freesias, caladiums, gladioluses, dahlias and tuberous begonias. Keep track of what’s what by storing them in egg cartons, with each bulb identified on the top of the carton. The cartons have ventilation holes that prevent rot.

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November Regional Checklist

Winter is on its way—the days are shorter, the air is cooler, and plant growth has slowed or halted. Spend some time outside preparing your yard for its rest by taking care of some seasonal chores.

• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southwest
• Central
• Southeast

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Frugal Gardener Tip of the Month

Quick Cleanup
Don’t throw away those old plastic kiddie pools! They work great when cleaning up the yard in the fall. Just cut a hole near the pool’s rim, tie a rope through it and use it as a debris hauler. I use these for carrying away leaves, limbs and dead plants, but you can fill them with any material–soil, garden tools—anything not too heavy for you to pull. They glide easily through the yard and on pavement. –Nancy Buff, Morganton, North Carolina

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Step Back to the Victory Era!

The editors of Reminisce magazine bring you Reminisce Through the Decades: The 1940s, a 6-hour-plus, three-DVD set of real-life stories from the ’40s! For more information, go to www.reminisce.com.

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