August 9: The Worst Tornado Ever to Hit Connecticut

  On the afternoon of August 9, 1878, the worst tornado ever to touch down in Connecticut roared through Wallingford, wreaking unimaginable destruction across the entire town. In the late 19th…

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August 7: Connecticut Grinds to an Angry Halt

  Today in 1919, Connecticut companies throughout the state were effectively shuttered as thousands of workers across a multitude of different industries joined in a massive regional strike th…

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May 29: Connecticut’s Daring Leader in Two Wars, and Peacetime Hero.

  Today in Connecticut history, Revolutionary War general and French & Indian War veteran Israel Putnam passed away on his farmstead in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Best known for his participat…

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#Gardening #DigHere #GlacierRetreat #Connecticutting #Connecticut

This is so accurate where I live! I heard a rumor there was some decent rock free soil near the CT river, but could be a myth.

#Connecticutting #NorEaster

Stay safe my Connecticut and New England friends! It's very gross out right now.

#Weather #Connecticutting #PickALane

"Hey weather?"
"Yes?"
"Could you pick a damn lane and either snow or rain, but not both?"
"Nope."

January 1: New Year’s Day Get a Brand New Date

  Today in 1752, Connecticans woke up to the realization that January first was, and henceforward always would be, New Year’s Day.  The year before, and for 597 years before that,  both …

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#Citrus #NiceDay #NeemOil #Gardening #PlantBath #NutmegState #Connecticutting

All the big guys got out today for a spray down with Neem, and will get a good hose down in another hour. 61 degrees (16.1 C) here in CT. We'll take it!