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National Gardening Charlie Nardozzi	Getting Gardens Ready for Winter While gardeners in warmer climes (USDA zones 8 to 10) relish the cool air because it signals fall planting time, most gardeners across the country know it's time to wrap up the garden.
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National Gardening Jack Ruttle	Winter Salad Bowl No matter where you live a cold frame or tunnel greenhouse can put just-picked salads on the table through the coldest months.
National Gardening	Food Gardening 101 It's a great treat to go shopping in your own garden to harvest fresh food. A small, well-tended garden can be just as productive as a large one that is ignored, so it is a good idea to start small and expand it as you need more space.
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Popular Mechanics September 19, 2008 Ryan M. Wilson	How to Plant for Fall and Prepare Your Garden for Winter Planting a fall garden can be a rewarding effort and a great start to preparing your entire yard for winter's dormancy as the last head of lettuce is plucked.
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