To Do in RI: Exeter Fall Festival a perfect season starter

Close-up of pumpkin stem and skin.

The Friends of the Exeter Public Library and the Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark will host the Exeter Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Admission is free for a Family Fun-Filled Day of pumpkin painting, face painting, balloon animals and carnival games with prizes!  There will be…

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A Greener View: Fall Landscaper Questions – Jeff Rugg

A rake laying on the grass with autumn leaves.

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: My landscaper told me a couple of things that I don’t understand. I think he is just trying to make some money. Is this a good time to fertilize a bluegrass lawn? Is this a good time to apply weed controls in the lawn or flower bed? How low…

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A Greener View: Fall Gardening – Jeff Rugg

A woman's hands holding dirt on a white background.

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Normally, August weather is hot and dry all across the country. In spite of that, it is still a good month to do many gardening and landscaping tasks. Many vegetable crops produce more and have higher-quality fruit in cool weather, when the plant is not stressed. During the first half…

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