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A colorful arrangement of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves captures the beauty of the season as gardeners prepare their plants and flower beds for the coming winter.

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Lifestyles, Local News

October 19, 2026

‘These last days are like a special gift from nature’ — Putting the garden to bed for winter

By REBECCA NORTON RYAN Penn State Extension Master Gardener

The gardeners of McKean County have been given a beautiful, dry and sunny week of weather. With temp...

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