| | Many swarms of wild bees descended on our fields:
Stately stood the wheatstalk with head bent high:
Big of heart we laboured at storing mighty yields,
Wool and corn, and clusters to make men cry!
âGeorge Meredith (1828â1909) |
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Ever Planted Cauliflower? Cauliflower Cauliflower is a cool-season crop and a descendant of the common cabbage. It is more difficult to grow than its relatives because it does not tolerate the heat or cold as well. |
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| NEW ALMANAC ITEM that will make your life easier! Perfect for recording appointments, tasks, and special occasions. Loaded with pretty plant illustrations, reliable gardening advice, timesaving tips, and a durable soft cover that lies flat. Covers 18 months with full-week calendar spreads. $15.99 |
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Plant Garlic in Fall Planting Garlic in the Fall Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize your harvest! |
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| Pre-order now, and the moment itâs ready, youâll get it first. Keeps weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years!  Prompts make it easy to record temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity, and other fascinating data. This weather journal is also packed with charts, striking color photos, weather-related folklore, and information regarding significant weather events and history. Makes an excellent gift. $14.95 |
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What is DE? What is Diatomaceous Earth? Gardeners are often given the advice to sprinkle diatomaceous earth (DE) around plants to deter pests. Not surprisingly, weâre asked, âWhat is Diatomaceous Earth?â Weâll explain ⦠|
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| A gardenerâs most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Donât rely on sticky notes or memory! Youâll love our beautiful Garden Notebook with its waterproof coverâeasy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. $14.95 |
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Is That a Meteor? When a Meteor is Not a Meteor One of the most frequent topics letter-writers contact us about is meteors. Also known as shooting stars or falling stars, they usually appear as fast streaks across the sky. People gasp when they see them. Although most are rather dim, they are occasionally brilliant and sometimes regarded as UFOs. Many wrong ideas abound. So hereâs the true story. |
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