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Now, if to be an April-fool
Is to delight in the song of the thrush,
To long for the swallow in air’s blue hollow,
And the nightingale’s riotous music-gush. –Mortimer Collins (1827–76) |
Friday, April 5, 2019
95th day of the year
Summer begins in 77 days
Evelyn Hart (ballerina) was born on this day in 1956.
Charlton Heston (actor) died on this day in 2008.
Question of the Day
Is there a region on Earth where the length of the days and the nights remains almost constant throughout the year? Answer
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How to Apply Fertilizer
How to Apply Fertilizers to Your Garden
How do you apply fertilizers to your garden? When is the best time to fertilize vegetables and flowers? Read our tips on applying fertilizer. |
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Making Veggies Supports
Building Trellises and Supports for Climbing Vegetables
If you’re growing climbing peas, beans, cucumbers, or other vining plants, you’ll need to build supports to help them grow skyward. Providing support also means you can pack more sprawling plants, such as squashes and melons, into your space by training them upward instead. Here’s how to build supports for your climbing veggies! |
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Extra-Handy Lazy Susan
Top seller! Spins effortlessly, won’t tip, and holds a lot! Handcrafted in America by a 150-year-old basket company. Constructed with tough Appalachian white ash and brass nails. |
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Easter Bread Recipe
Easter Bread (Lambropsomo)
A traditional Greek Easter bread, baked with a red-dyed egg on top, covered with two strips of dough in the form of a cross. |
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Large Wooden Matches
Choose from 24 stunning designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips. |
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Dandelion Pesto
Dandelion Pesto
Dandelion pesto is a wonderful recipe made with spring greens right from your own yard! |
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Pests Inside the Home
When Pests Invade the Home
Every rural, suburban, or urban household runs into various problems with pests or—to use the broadest possible term—nature. |
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. |
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