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ROLLING HILLS GARDEN CENTER
VILLAGE GALLERY FLORIST

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OCTOBER QUOTES

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 “The crickets still sing in October. And lilly, she’s trying to bloom. Tho she’s resting her head on the shoulder of death, she still shines by the light of the moon.” ― Kevin Dalton

“In October, a maple tree before your window lights up your room like a great lamp. Even on cloudy days, its presence helps to dispel the gloom.” – John Burroughs

 “October had the tremendous possibility. The summer’s oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.” – Sarah Guillory, 

 “October is a symphony of permanence and change.” – Bonaro W. Overstreet 

 “Autumn colors remind us we are all one dancing in the wind.” ― Lorin Morgan-Richards

 “Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir.” ― Peggy Toney Horton

“October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace! --  Rainbow Rowell

“There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir: We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls, and calls each vagabond by name.”
― William Bliss

“October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.”
― Sarah Guillory

Leaves descending to the ground,
Orange, magenta, green & brown
The cool crisp breezes in the air,
Autumn season must be here”
― Charmaine J Forde

“She fastened her attention on the taxi window as they drove crosstown. It was one of those last wonderful days in October, when the air is balmy and the faded sun tries to pretend it's spring.”
― Jacqueline Susann,

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NATIONAL DAYS OF OCTOBER

OCT 1   PUMPKIN SPICE

OCT 2   CHILD HEALTH

OCT 3   WORLD TEMPERANCE

OCT 4   WALK TO SCHOOL

OCT 5   DO SOMETHING NICE

OCT 6   MAD HATTER

OCT7   INNER BEAUTY

OCT 8   HERO

OCT 9   MOLDY CHEESE

OCT 10  METRIC 

OCT 11  SAUSAGE PIZZA

OCT 12  FARMER'S

OCT 13  NAVY BIRTHDAY

OCT 14  DESSERT DAY

OCT15   I LOVE LUCY

OCT 16   SPORTS 

OCT  17   PASTA 

OCT  18   NO BEARD

OCT  19   SEAFOOD BISQUE

OCT  20  CHICKEN AND WAFFLE 

OCT  21  BACK TO THE FUTURE

OCT  22  COLOR DAY

OCT  23  BOSTON CREAM PIE

OCT  24  BOLOGNA

OCT  25  GREASY FOOD

OCT  26  MULE 

OCT  27  CIVICS

OCT  28  FIRST RESPONDERS

OCT  29  OATMEAL

OCT  30  CANDY CORN

OCT   31  GIRL SCOUT FOUNDER'S 

 

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Ten Things To Do In Your Garden In October

  1. Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlap trees and shrubs (hold off on bare-root trees and shrubs until late winter).

  2. Ideally, plant before mid-month to make sure the roots get established before the ground freezes. Since roots grow when the soil temperature is above 40 degrees F, warmer climates can plant later in the season

  3. Plant bulbs. Spring-flowering bulbs—such as hyacinth, daffodils, anemone, crocus, and tulips—should be planted after the ground temperature drops below 60 degrees F.

  4. Harvest seeds from annuals and perennials.

  5. Tidy up woody perennials by pruning back and mulching – you may want to leave some for winter interest as long as they last, such as hosta, sedum, and ornamental grasses.

  6. Plant garlic, overwintering onions, and shallots.

  7. Prune berry vines by removing the vines or canes that fruited, leaving this summer’s new growth to put out berries next season.

  8. Harvest pumpkins, gourds, multicolored corn, and other fall veggies to use as decorations.

  9. Apply a nice layer of mulch to your garden and naturalized areas.

  10. Order seed and garden catalogs to study by the fire over the winter.

  11. Store and repair tools.

  12. Commence leaf clean-up.

  13. Reduce watering of indoor plants.

  14. Stop trimming hedges – the flush of new growth can be killed by freezing weather, which can harm the entire plant.

  15. Hold off on other pruning jobs until the plants go dormant. Ideally, make more thinning cuts and fewer heading cuts to reduce new growth.

Go to https://todayshomeowner.com/lawn-garden/guides/october-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ for a more complete list and other helpful suggestions.

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