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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
It's delightfully common for people to continue gardening through the end of summer and into autumn. That said, with winter just around the corner, there are some preparations your yard garden will need before wintertime fully begins.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
You've readied your yard garden for winter, but have you thought of your trees? Gardening doesn't stop at the backyard plants that grow in the space you designate the garden. From sapling to Sequoia (ok, maybe not that big), the trees on your property should always be counted among your yard garden flora.
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- Candace Moffatt
- Al's At Home
Here at Al's, we're busy getting our stores ready for the Christmas season, and we want your home to be holiday ready too. With a few simple additions to your existing decor you can welcome in the season. Whether you're entertaining the whole crew, or just your closest friends, we can help your home feel inviting to all.
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- Aaron Rivera
- From Al's Experts
When it comes to fall, I love all the big ol' maple trees that start to own the landscape. The ground studded by smaller trees and shrubs that only serve to provide contrast to the fiery display of deciduous leaves turning color.
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- Rachel Bigej
- Tips & Inspiration
Hello, my name is Rachel Bigej and I am 16 years old and a junior at Canby High School. I am excited to share my journey with you. When I was in the 4th grade, I wanted to do something that would help others and make a difference. I did some research and found Soles4Souls.org, an organization that not only donates shoes to people in need in the United States and around the world, but is also committed to empowering individuals in extremely poor countries to provide for themselves and their families by starting sustainable small businesses.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
Gardening is one of America's most popular springtime and summer hobbies; as of 2017, approximately 117.6 million Americans did some sort of gardening in the preceding twelve months. But just because the temperature is starting to drop doesn't mean your gardening has to stop. Plenty of vegetables thrive in colder climates, and the start of autumn is the perfect time to incorporate these cold-loving veggies into your home garden. Here are five plants to pick up from one of your local garden centers for your home vegetable garden.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
Just because the temperature is starting to drop doesn't mean you have to stop gardening! Plenty of people have found ways to garden year-round, even into the fall and winter. Obviously, houseplants are a strong option for winter, with roughly 30% of homes having at least one houseplant. However, there are plenty of ways to keep your green thumb busy throughout the fall and winter! Here are just a few plants to buy from your local garden store for the coming colder months.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
It's a fall tradition! 4th generation Bigejs are hard at work harvesting gourds and indian corn from the fields of The Farm is Hubbard. In doing so, they continue the growing legacy set out by both their Great Grandfather Al, and their Grandfather Jack.
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- Laura Hammond
- From Al's Experts
With cooler fall weather upon us, we start to turn indoors for our relaxation and recreation. While there are plenty of beautiful fall and winter days ahead, we do start to spend more time indoors. With that in mind, we celebrate National Indoor Plant Week and encourage you to add houseplants to your home or office environment. There are a number of health benefits of having and caring for plants, and we are in need of much of these today as we are spending more hours indoors than ever before.
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- Laura Hammond
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Bulbs are one of the easiest flowers to grow, and they produce big results with very little effort. With just a little forethought now, you'll have spring color to boast about.
