| In these divine pleasures permitted to me of walks in the June night under moon and stars, I can put my life as a fact before me and stand aloof from its honor and shame.
–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) |
Friday, June 12, 2020
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Question of the Day
The Great Eastern laid telegraph cables across the Atlantic. When was the Great Eastern built, where, and by whom? Was it designed as a cable-laying ship? Are models available for builders? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
A food item and a vessel.
(Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer
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Cucumber Beetle Control
Cucumber Beetles
Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of cucumber beetles in the garden. |
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Growing Watermelons
Watermelons
Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80°F during the day) and a long growing season. Here’s how to plant and grow watermelons in your garden! |
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| SPONSORED The Biggest Danger In Your Diet (Not What You Think)
What if I said a good portion of your weight gain, brain fog, and digestive issues may stem from a SINGLE vegetable you eat? We know of at least one so-called “health food” that could be wreaking havoc on your insides and is probably in your kitchen right now! Dr. Steven Gundry, is pulling back the curtain on exactly what it is: ==> This Vegetable Could Be The #1 Danger In Your Diet |
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Convert to No-Dig Gardening
No-Dig Gardening | No-Till Gardening
Tired of the garden shovel? Sore from pulling weeds every day? Discover how no-dig gardening can help save your back while boosting your soil’s health. It allows the beneficial organisms in your soil to thrive undisturbed, making it a better place for your plants to grow. Mother Nature does not use a spade, and she does pretty well! So why not follow her example? |
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Garden Guide Online Edition
Enjoy instant access—from your tablet or computer! The Garden Guide’s large, full-color pages are loaded with “Purple Power” colorful choices for better health as well as general information, landscaping basics, the magic of mushrooms and easy DIY planting projects. |
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Delicious Real Fruit Pops!
Cran-Banana-Blueberry Popsicles
Cool off with our colorful Cranberry-Banana-Blueberry Popsicles. They’re refreshing and taste amazing! |
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My Local Almanac
My Local Almanac is a special Old Farmer’s Almanac digital product that customizes astronomical timetables for your specific location and time zone in the U.S. or Canada. Delivered as a PDF file. |
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Dog and Cat Pests
Summer Pests That Affect Dogs and Cats
The family dogs and cats seem to enjoy the outdoors as much as we do. But the warm months bring special challenges to pet owners—fleas, ticks, skunk encounters, and more! Here are some common summer pest problems—from ticks to fleas—and solutions. |
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Puzzles & Pleasantries - eBook
The most original puzzle book in years, with more than 250 mind-boggling puzzles on 96 pages that will put you to the test: rebuses, syncopations, ellipses, charades, riddles, enigmas, conundrums, acrostics, metagrams, anagrams, epigrams, logogriphs, logic puzzles, and much more! Delivered as PDF download. |
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