| With constant motion as the moments guide,
Behold in running life the rolling tide!
For none can stem by art, or stop by power
The flowing ocean, or the fleeing hour.
–The Old Farmer's Almanac (1827) |
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
150th day of the year
Summer begins in 22 days
Wynonna Judd (country music singer) was born on this day in 1964.
Gus Wickstrom (retired farmer who used pig spleens to forecast the weather [claimed 90% accuracy]) died on this day in 2007.
Question of the Day
Is it true that once a pineapple is cut, it no longer ripens? Answer
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How Quickly Your Skin Burns
UV Index Scale
The UV Index tells you how quickly your skin will burn without protection from the Sun. Check out the UV Index and the UV forecast for your area below. |
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Peonies and Ant Myth
Ants on Peonies
The peonies in my backyard always have ants crawling on the flower buds. Many people think ants are a pest on peonies. |
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Supporting Cosmos
Cosmos
Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful daisy-like flowers that sit atop long slender stems. Blooming throughout the summer months, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. Growing easily from seeds, cosmos even survive in poor soil conditions! Here’s how to grow cosmos. |
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Love You a Bushel and a Peck Coffee Mugs
Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted. |
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Try Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup!
Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup
Our chilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup pairs tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries for a refreshing spring or summer starter. |
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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner
Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. |
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Poison Ivy in Your Yard
Poison Ivy in the Garden
Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard. |
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Colorful Kitchen Aprons
Made for the home chef. These aprons are 100% cotton for easy care and have timeless prints. Impress your guests at dinner parties! |
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