Monthly Archives: November 2019

Sow There! Gift-giving grumbles — old or old-fashioned? Nov. 28, 2019

Previous  Hyacinth bulbs can be grown indoors year-round; just add water. Another project idea is to bake pumpkin seeds, but this orange fruit may be destined for the compost pile. (Heather Hacking — Contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist November 29, 2019  … Continue reading

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Sow There! The case for the clunker, Nov. 22, 2019

  Heather Hacking shows off her 2019 Honda Civic, her first “new” car. (Heather Hacking — contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist November 22, 2019 A few weeks before my last birthday, I signed away a bunch of money for a brand … Continue reading

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Sow There! Trading rain for an extended autumn, Nov. 15, 2019

Just another day in the neighborhood. (Heather Hacking — contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist November 15, 2019 Almost every day, unless I am ill or traveling, I drive along The Esplanade. This week, I’ve caught myself holding my breath, thinking “wow,” … Continue reading

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Sow There!, Nov. 8 was anything but a normal day at school, Nov. 8, 2019

 (Sky, Nov. 11, 2018) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist November 8, 2019 at 4:19 am Autumn mornings are crisp and children on the playground aren’t necessarily noticing the beauty of the amber and golden leaves. In those few moments before school, kids … Continue reading

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Sow There! Cleaning out the gutters, an unwelcome season, 11-1-19

The time to crunch leaves is when they are crunchy, not when they are a soggy mess. And yet, I hoped my students last fall would think smashing slimy leaves was an enjoyable garden task. (Heather Hacking — Contributed) By HEATHER … Continue reading

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