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04

Dec

Don’t get rid of those leaves — make garden-enriching leaf mold insteadLeaf mold is a form of compost that enhances a garden’s soil structure and water retention.

Don’t get rid of those leaves — make garden-enriching leaf mold instead
Leaf mold is a form of compost that enhances a garden’s soil structure and water retention.

25

Oct

Fall foliage guideWhether you’re a self-proclaimed ‘leaf peeper’ or simply a casual enthusiast looking for some fantastic photo opportunities, here’s what you need to know to get the most out of the season’s splendor.

Fall foliage guide
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed ‘leaf peeper’ or simply a casual enthusiast looking for some fantastic photo opportunities, here’s what you need to know to get the most out of the season’s splendor.

02

Oct

Spotty fall colors expected around the U.S.Droughts are playing a pivotal role in the autumn foliage this year.

Spotty fall colors expected around the U.S.
Droughts are playing a pivotal role in the autumn foliage this year.

12

Nov

MNN’s fall foliage guideIt’s not too late to see autumn’s fantastic colors! Whether you’re a self-proclaimed ‘leaf peeper’ or simply a casual enthusiast looking for some fantastic photo opportunities, here’s what you need to know to get the most out of the season’s splendor.
Photo: codywellons.com

MNN’s fall foliage guide
It’s not too late to see autumn’s fantastic colors! Whether you’re a self-proclaimed ‘leaf peeper’ or simply a casual enthusiast looking for some fantastic photo opportunities, here’s what you need to know to get the most out of the season’s splendor.

Photo: codywellons.com

06

Oct

MNN’s 2011 fall foliage guideAs the temperature drops and autumn sets in, Mother Nature is painting the treetops in vibrant hues of red, orange and gold, and many people are already planning their leaf-viewing vacations. Check out our guide to autumn’s colorful displays and find out the best times and places to view the fall foliage in your area.

MNN’s 2011 fall foliage guide
As the temperature drops and autumn sets in, Mother Nature is painting the treetops in vibrant hues of red, orange and gold, and many people are already planning their leaf-viewing vacations. Check out our guide to autumn’s colorful displays and find out the best times and places to view the fall foliage in your area.

03

Oct

Fall foliage guide: From New Jersey to New Mexico, here are the best times and best places to see this year’s leafy splendor.

Fall foliage guide: From New Jersey to New Mexico, here are the best times and best places to see this year’s leafy splendor.

25

Aug

The greenest shirt of them all?Artist Dave Rittinger’s shirts are beautifully leafy to wear and easily compostable at end of use — and scratchily impractical to wear.

The greenest shirt of them all?
Artist Dave Rittinger’s shirts are beautifully leafy to wear and easily compostable at end of use — and scratchily impractical to wear.

06

Jan

Talk about eco-fashion — these shirts are made entirely of leaves!

Talk about eco-fashion — these shirts are made entirely of leaves!

25

Oct

Here are four clever ways to reuse the fallen leaves in your yard and avoid the old trash-can solution.

Here are four clever ways to reuse the fallen leaves in your yard and avoid the old trash-can solution.