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Father's Day gifts: Top 5 unusual gifts for under $25
Father's Day gifts may generate a little more boost to the economy this year. Americans will spend an average $106.49, slightly according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. That would be the largest amount in at least eight years. Sure, you can always buy a power tool. In these tough times, however, dads might appreciate something that's equal parts flair and frugal. Here are five unusual Father’s Day gifts for less than $25, which could make June 19 especially memorable.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/09
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In Pictures: Maple sugaring
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In Pictures: National parks in winter
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In Pictures: Giant sculptures
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Pollination power in the garden
Attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and mason bees to your garden because they're excellent pollinators.
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Frankincense, Christmas staple, 'doomed': Scientists
If fire, grazing and insect attack, the most likely causes of decline, remain unchecked, then frankincense production could be doomed altogether.
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Global News Blog
One village at a time in Haiti
The Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee raises funds to build self-sustaining villages complete with schools and water-treatment facilities in Haiti.
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Hardy cyclamen: Its delicate appearance hides its toughness
Hardy cyclamen may look dainty, but it's a tough shade perennial as well as being beautiful.
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Invasive plants: Where does one gardener begin?
A Vermont gardener decides what she can do about invasive or potentially invasive plants in her state.
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Change Agent
Five fruits you've never heard of that are helping to end hunger
From Monkey Oranges to Tsamma Melon little-known fruits can provide nutritious food to help alleviate hunger and poverty.
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Pruning advice for fall
Is fall a good time to prune your shrubs, trees, or roses?
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Why I became a rock gardener
A new rock gardener succumbs to the appeal of tiny plants.
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A small water feature makes a big impact with the right plants
The plants make all the difference in this attractive water feature.
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Father's Day gifts: Top 5 unusual gifts for under $25
Father's Day gifts may generate a little more boost to the economy this year. Americans will spend an average $106.49, slightly according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. That would be the largest amount in at least eight years. Sure, you can always buy a power tool. In these tough times, however, dads might appreciate something that's equal parts flair and frugal. Here are five unusual Father’s Day gifts for less than $25, which could make June 19 especially memorable.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/09
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Ever seen a tree covered in crochet? Head to Chicago.
Finding sun, trees, and tree art at Chicago's Morton Arboretum. One installation covers a tree outdoors in colorful crochet.
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Coping with cedar apple rust
If an Eastern red cedar tree affects apple and crab apple trees with cedar apple rust, what are the choices for coping with the problem?
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Gala in the garden
At the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, N.C., a spring gala celebrates exciting changes at the well-known garden.
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Thoughts about trees for Arbor Day and all year-round
As national Arbor Day approaches, it's time to think about trees -- planting them for future generations, teaching kids about them, and learning how to estimate the age of a large tree.
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Global News Blog
Afghans hope to make dusty Kabul bloom
The Afghan capital used to be shady and green, but war and a need for fuel decimated the city's trees. Now the city government is trying to bring them back.
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In Pictures: Maple sugaring
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A gardening opportunity just blew in
When a tree was blown down in the garden, it presented opportunities to make some changes.
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Under assault by stink bugs
The mid-Atlantic states have seen an invasion of stink bugs that's only getting worse because the Asian pest has no enemies in the U.S. Gardeners and homeowners sometimes feel under assault.
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Growing redbud trees and forcing redbud branches into bloom
Redbud trees are a colorful sign of spring. And they're easy to grow. Here's how to to force their branches into bloom indoors weeks before they flower outside.
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In Pictures: National parks in winter
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In Pictures: Giant sculptures
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/20
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/13
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A colorful willow shrub for winter
A shrubby willow that glows red-orange in the winter landscape.
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