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I couldn't have waited. By the time you return
it would have rotted on the vine.
So I cut the first tomato into eighths,
salted the pieces in the dusk.
–Lucia Perillo (1958–2016) |
Monday, August 5, 2019
217th day of the year
Autumn begins in 49 days
Patrick Ewing (basketball player) was born on this day in 1962.
Chick Hearn (basketball announcer, coined the phrases "slam dunk" and "airball") died on this day in 2002.
Question of the Day
Why is Maine called "Down East"? It seems to me that it should be "Up East." Answer
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Gladiolus Care
Gladiolus
Gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes. A great cutting flower, gladioli look beautiful in midsummer bouquets. Here’s how to grow gladioli in your garden. |
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| SPONSORED Top Cardiologist: It's Like Giving Your Body A New "Battery"
According to Dr. Steven Gundry, tiredness and fatigue are an epidemic in America. Fortunately, this is a problem you can easily solve at home. Watch his presentation and learn the 60-second “energy trick” that you can try at home. |
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Blossom-End Rot
Blossom-End Rot
Here are tips on how to identify, control, and prevent blossom-end rot on your tomatoes and other garden plants. |
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition
SHIPPING NOW! Our 2020 Edition is available exclusively on Almanac.com. Available everywhere else on August 27th. Special hardcover edition with new, useful, and entertaining matter! Also featuring astronomical tables, tides, holidays, eclipses, and weather forecasts for all 18 regions of the United States. |
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The Perseids Are Here!
Perseid Meteor Shower
The annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks August 12 to 13, is one of the greatest meteor shower events of the year. Find out when to watch for the 2019 Perseid Meteor Shower! |
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Zucchini Season is here!
Best Zucchini Recipes | 15 Favorites
August 8 is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day! We’ve gone crazy cooking MORE zuke recipes—from zucchini bread to zucchini pizza to zucchini relish! Take a look and try some new zucchini recipe ideas! |
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Fun Facts About Hair
Fun Facts and Myths about Hair
Curious about your crowning glory? Here are some fun facts and myths about hair, including hair growth, hair color, and hair styles. |
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