| When sun-rays crown thy pine-clad hills
And summer spreads her hand,
When silvern voices tune thy rills,
We love thee, smiling land.
–Sir Cavendish Boyle (1849–1916) |
Friday, June 22, 2018
173rd day of the year
Autumn begins in 92 days
Dan Brown (author) was born on this day in 1964.
George Carlin (comedian; first to host Saturday Night Live) died on this day in 2008.
Question of the Day
Why do people say "Geronimo!" when they jump out of airplanes? Answer
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Last Plantings
Succession Gardening Chart
See our successive gardening chart listing last planting dates for second-season crops. To calculate the best time to plant your second (or, third!) vegetable crop, look at the first expected frost dates in the chart and choose the date that comes closest. |
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Bee Rain Gauge
A metal bee accent adorns the hand-painted stake. Features a durable acrylic rain gauge for easy viewing. |
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Corn and Black Bean Pitas
Corn and Black Bean Pitas
Looking for a quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful summer dish? Let us introduce you to our Corn and Black Bean Pitas! |
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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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Summer Salsa Salad
Summer Salsa Salad
This salsa salad earned first place in the 2011 Garden-Fresh Recipe Contest. The editors loved it! Serve as a side or serve with tortilla chips. |
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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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Happy Birthday, Cancer!
Cancer Zodiac Sign
The symbol of the Cancer Zodiac Sign is usually the crab and its claws Cancer dates typically fall from June 21 to July 22. If your birthday falls in this date range, you have a Cancer Sun Sign. What is the personality of a Cancer? With whom is Cancer compatible? Find out! |
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Bee Brand Tote
One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees. |
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