The hot days of summer are gone, and the cooler days of fall are here. There is nothing like being outdoors, enjoying the cooler weather. There is less gardening to do in the fall; however, there still is plenty of yard work that has to be done. Much of the summer season involved growing and harvesting. The fall season is more dedicated to cleaning up the yard and garden and getting ready for next year. The cooler weather should at least inspire us to tackle those fall chores.Â
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