| The sun drew off at last his piercing fires.
Over the stale warm air, dull as a pond
And moveless in the grey quieted street,
Blue magic of a summer evening glowed.
–Lascelles Abercrombie (1881–1938) |
Monday, August 13, 2018
225th day of the year
Autumn begins in 40 days
Danny Bonaduce (actor) was born on this day in 1959.
Johnny Pesky (baseball player) died on this day in 2012.
Question of the Day
What type of wood is a "weather stick" made of? This stick supposedly bends with changes in the barometric pressure. My sister got one on a visit to Vermont or New Hampshire. Answer
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Preserving Herbs
Preserving Herbs
Although I grow many herbs fresh in pots and in my greenhouse for year-round use, I also like to preserve an abundant supply for the long season when nothing grows outdoors. It’s fun and not all that time-consuming. |
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Asters for the Fall Garden
Asters: Stars of the Fall Garden
Summer is winding down but the asters are just getting started, adding splashes of lavender, purple, and pink to the fall garden. |
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Saving Seeds for Replanting
Saving Vegetable and Flower Seeds for Replanting
Saving seeds from your favorite plants and swapping them with friends is one of the best ways to share your love of gardening. Why save seeds? It can be economical, since a single flower can generate dozens or even hundreds of seeds. And it lets you keep your favorite flowers or crops growing next year! |
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Plum Crostata
Plum Crostata
A crostata is a free-form pie or tart that is baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie plate. |
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Get Rid of Fruit Flies
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
A fruit fly infestation can be a truly annoying experience. Here’s how to get rid of fruit flies, including how to make your own fruit fly trap! |
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