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Anticipating the first fall frost in the garden

Hard to believe but the median date for the first frost is just around the corner, and I still have lots to do in the garden. Last year the first freeze occurred on October 5, so I know it can happen any time now.  Number one on my mind is the overwintering of tender plants I plan to protect and keep. Most are in containers, so I have started gathering them all to a central point where I can prep them before their final move into the garage. For prep, I inspect each container thoroughly for...
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