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	<title>Healthy and Green Living &#187; Nature Activities</title>
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		<title>&#8216;Tis Almost the Season: Unique Holiday Gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/tis-almost-the-season-thinking-out-of-the-gift-box.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terri Hall-Jackson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[You know those people who are done with their holiday shopping before school starts, some of whom already have their gifts wrapped?  Well, I’m not one of them.  I am a tried and true last minute shopper, knocking out the entire task in one highly focused weekend, usually two weeks before the holidays.  This year, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gardening Clubs and Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Garden Party]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Green Gifts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you feel that you would you like to know more about what do in the garden? Do you sometimes feel as if you have reached your maximum level of knowledge or ability as a gardener?
Since fall is here and things have slowed down in the garden, now is a good time to explore the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Autumn is Apple Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Eating for Health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Family Life]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[apples]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fuji]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Although you can get apples year-round at the supermarket, the quality and variety of apples is best in autumn, especially when they are fresh from the farm or farmers market. Apples are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, are high in fiber, and have no fat, cholesterol, or sodium.
One of the most enjoyable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stinging Caterpillars: Cute, Fuzzy&#8230;but Itchy</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/stinging-caterpillars-cute-fuzzybut-itchy.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terri Hall-Jackson</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Allergies]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[hickory tussock moth]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[insects]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[io moth]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[moths]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[puss caterpillar]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[saddleback]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
&#8216;Tis the season where little ones discover a world full of creepy, crawly things in the backyard and the playground.  Centipedes, inchworms, and caterpillars make great finds for anyone&#8217;s bug catcher, but know that there are several creatures to beware of.
Several types of caterpillars can cause a very ugly reaction because of their stinging hairs. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Pumpkin Patch and Festival Time</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/its-pumpkin-patch-and-festival-time.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Family Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Holidays &amp; Gifts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Nature Activities]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hayrides]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[October events]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pumpkin festivals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Autumn is a great time to visit a farm. What would Halloween and Thanksgiving be without agriculture?  As the leaves change color and the air starts to cool, fall brings corn mazes, u-pick pumpkin patches and harvest festivals all around the globe.
There are plenty of farms and festivals to visit during this colorful time of year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Time to Plant Cool-Season Vegetables</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/time-to-plant-cool-season-vegetables.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/time-to-plant-cool-season-vegetables.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Lawns &amp; Gardens]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Nature Activities]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[garden and nature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow, September 22, marks the first day of autumn. As I discussed in last week&#8217;s article, fall is the best time of year to plant because winter rains and cooler temperatures will help your plants get a healthy, developed root system and be ready to burst into growth in spring.
It&#8217;s also a good time to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Garden Chores</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/fall-garden-chores.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Lawns &amp; Gardens]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[fall gardening]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[gardening clean-up]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[weeding]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[August to early September is one of the worst times in the garden. But it precedes one of the best times to work in the garden&#8211;fall. Even though the heat is still on, the beginning of September signals the coming of autumn, which officially starts on September 22.
Fall&#8217;s a great time to get a head-start [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Deadheading Your Summer Flowers</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/deadheading-your-summer-flowers.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Since I just wrote about harvesting your summer veggies, I got to thinking that most people don&#8217;t know that they should also be &#8220;harvesting&#8221; their flowers as well.
In fact, removing dead flowers is just as important as harvesting your fruits and vegetables. Why is that you might ask? Because removing dead flowers, known in garden speak [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harvest Your Summer Vegetable Garden</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/harvest-your-summer-vegetable-garden.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/harvest-your-summer-vegetable-garden.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judi Gerber</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Eating for Health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Nature Activities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For those who have a vegetable garden, there is nothing better than having a garden full of fresh zucchini or vines bursting forth with ripe, juicy tomatoes. But, its important to pick your vegetables at the optimum time to ensure that you get the longest season possible. Harvesting at the right time, and harvesting in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backyard Bug Books…And Dislodging The Pests</title>
		<link>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/backyard-bug-booksand-dislodging-the-pests.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.care2.com/greenliving/backyard-bug-booksand-dislodging-the-pests.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilary Stamper</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Family Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Garden &amp; Nature]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Natural Pest Control]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Nature &amp; Wildlife]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[bugs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Not a huge fan of collecting bugs, I do enjoy watching them, and even better, watching my daughters pore over their movements. So today we had a huge adventure in our backyard tracking the bugs we found, and trying to determine which are insects, which are not.
Before we began our backyard adventure we spent a [...]]]></description>
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