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it is because when we come to September we start seeing those cooler
nights, drier air and even the warm days have a different “crispier”
quality than their humid counterparts in the heat of summer.
Some will say it is the thought of fall colors, wood burning
fireplaces, snuggling up with your favorite companion be it
two-legged or four-legged, donning those heavy knit sweaters and
leggings for those brisk morning walks, or maybe planning for fall
activities.
School is back in session, high school football is taking up many a
Friday night, while our favorite college teams are occupying our
weekends. Halloween means fun and games and kids and candy.
Thanksgiving is coming and it brings to mind time with family, and
huge meals that leave everyone overstuffed and sleepy.
It all sounds romantic in its own way, but there are also a few
pitfalls to fall. One is the lack of fresh food from our gardens and
the shutting of the farmer’s market doors. We think of winter just
around the corner and whether or not we’re prepared to spend another
cold season in Illinois or should we escape to Florida.
We also might be in the mood to take a look at our living quarters.
If we want to have family gatherings do we have the space, do we
know what to do with the space, and maybe, just maybe, we should
think about finding a new space, as in a new home. Believe it or
not, fall is a good time to start thinking about home buying and
taking the steps to be prepared if the perfect house comes on the
market.
Or maybe we are just loving fall and looking forward
to winter settling in when the “homefires” are burning, everyone
wants to stay in snuggled up together, and the best part of the day
is enjoying a warm bowl of soup. For the
2024 Fall Home and Garden magazine, LDN staff talked about all these
things and came up with a list of articles that might help you
discover more to love about fall, and more to do than you might
imagine. Let us help you figure out that perfect Halloween party,
get ready for Thanksgiving or throw a tailgate party at home with
your best group of friends.
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Find out how to extend your garden season outside
with fall vegetables, and how to care for your favorite outdoor
plants in the house.
And if you are thinking of becoming a “snowbird” or are intrigued by
the idea of a new home to start the new year, you’ll find something
in these pages for you too.
So, while fall is our favorite time of year, we hope
it is yours as well, and we hope that the 2024 Fall Home and Garden
Magazine will give some ideas to make your favorite season even
better.
Happy Fall from all of us at Lincoln Daily News.
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