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The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History showcased a variety of moss species and adaptations at the Mansfield Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event, “A Window Into the Universe of ...

Key Points Dig up dahlias about two weeks after the first frost so the tubers can form eyes for next year’s growth.Clean, divide, dry, and store tubers in moist peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, ...

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