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11 Old-Timey Terms for Scarecrows
The term comes from the Old English blench, meaning “to cheat, elude, turn aside.” Bogle can be used as a scarecrow synonym, ...
One of the smartest ways to reuse old clothes is to put them to work in the garden. They're perfect for building scarecrows, but there are also a lot of other handy uses for clothes in the garden.
“And bless tonight/ Our old scarecrow/ Who guards the fields/ And each corn row,” his prayer launching a closing poetic meditation. “What prayers do scarecrows/ Make to God?/ Of sky and rain ...
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WFSB) - This is the tenth year Old Saybrook has put on their Scarecrow Fest. The event is a way for local businesses to get creative during spooky season. Participating ...