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Seasonal advice covers gardening, home care, and Van Gogh's art

Various seasonal advice and cultural insights are highlighted for the transition into autumn. In the realm of art and gastronomy, the connection between Vincent van Gogh’s 1887 still life paintings of quinces and a specific culinary recipe is explored, featuring flambéed quince with raspberry brandy.

Gardening and home maintenance tips include using dry buckwheat as a natural absorbent to remove moisture from shoes, and implementing specific pruning or weeding schedules to improve future harvests. For instance, weeding in September can reduce spring maintenance by 80%, and pruning raspberry bushes now can significantly boost next year's fruit production. Additionally, advice is provided on managing tomato ripening, caring for thirsty plants through gradual rehydration, and maintaining lawn health before the first frost.

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Alain Passard · Société Nationale d’Horticulture de France · Tautvydas Gurskas · Vincent van Gogh