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At the northernmost point of LBI, find Barnegat Lighthouse State Park for one of the region’s most scenic spots, where visitors climb the historic red-brick lighthouse for panoramic Atlantic views and spend quiet afternoons fishing or walking the jetty below.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026 -
Authorities said the teen, later identified as Wyche, was fishing on the banks of the Angelina River with friends.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Landscape designer Ben Gordon of Metropolitan Garden and Design notes that harvesting the outer leaves first allows the inner leaves to continue growing, with many varieties ready to harvest by April or May.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Cut-and-come-again is a gardening practice that involves harvesting only the outer, mature leaves of the plant, leaving young leaves or root systems alone.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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Most of the time, bees do their own thing, foraging for food and raising a colony.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chefs to Fish for Their Dinner (and More) Chopped Castaways is an intense, Survivor-style competition show that pairs the classic mystery basket setup with physical challenges, foraging, and survival skills.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Clamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamming. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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