All Outdoors
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You can grow dahlias from seed, but for immediate satisfaction, purchase tubers. Plant in early- to mid-May in most parts of Connecticut, once the soil temperatures reach 60 degrees. And, plant dahlias in full sun on well-drained soil.
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The 54th annual Earth Day is upon us. While it's great to participate in Earth Day activities, why not make some changes to how we garden to support life on this planet better?
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Horticulturist Renée Giroux talks about her approach to farming and the role small family farms play in offsetting climate change. And, author Susan Spungen gets you excited about spring cooking. Plus, Karyn Bigelow is building a community for Black beekeepers.
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If you're a veggie gardener, you probably already grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and kale. Why not experiment with two other Brassicas: kohlrabi and rapini?
Regional Travel
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Tweed New Haven Airport will soon start new nonstop flights to Houston, St. Louis, and Traverse City, this June, through Avelo Airlines.
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The improvements, which include renovated bridges, faster trains and more trips, are spearheaded by the Northeast Corridor Commission and are funded by billions from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.
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With a rebounding seal population to feast on, great white sharks have returned to New England in greater numbers. Now, research in California might show how often sharks and humans come in close contact.
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Anyone who is traveling this summer is advised to plan ahead for more than just a plane ticket, hotel room and rental car.