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Daily Newsletter for Friday, March 17, 2017

Garden and Landscape Design Landscape Design: Ideas and Advice for Beginners Do you want to improve the landscape design of your yard and property? Here are some tips for coming up with a design plan and getting started.   READ MORE

Tree of Life Light-Reflective Wall Art Features intricately detailed roots, leaves, branches, and flowers over a backdrop of swirling wind. The finish is very deep and radiant.     LEARN MORE   $39.97

Reading Nature's Signs Phenology in the Garden: Planting by Nature's Signs For centuries, gardeners took their cues for planting times from nature—a technique called phenology. See how seasonal signs can tell you which chores to do in the garden!   READ MORE

Solar-Powered Decorative Lighting By day, these are an artful addition to the garden. By night, they impress with a stunning display of color and light. Check out our large selection.   LEARN MORE   $26.99-$41.99

Which Onions to Sow? Growing Onions Even though onions are cheap enough to buy by the bagful, for the greatest variety, you have to grow your own—and it’s not difficult to do. Here are some onion planting, growing, and harvesting tips!   READ MORE

Easy and Safe Tick Remover Tool (3-Pack) The best tick remover is the one that is easy to carry and always with you! This safe tick removal tool attaches to key chains, leashes, and backpacks. Made in the USA from high-strength aluminum that won’t break or bend.    LEARN MORE   $19.95

Live Telescope Show! First Day of Spring 2020: The Spring Equinox In 2020, the spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) occurs on Thursday, March 19, which is earlier than it’s been in over a century! This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Before you try to balance that egg, read this!   READ MORE

Solar Firefly Lantern Cute-as-a-bug solar-powered Firefly Lanterns animate your outdoor space. These adorable bugs are created with sculpted metal and hand-painted with a metallic finish. During the day, these oversized lightbulb lanterns add a burst of color to your landscape. At night, the LED string lights inside light up like a firefly.    LEARN MORE   $24.99

Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day 2020 Saint Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday, March 17, this year! Who was Saint Patrick? Why are shamrocks a symbol of this day? Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day history, legends, and lore.   READ MORE

Almanac Garden Hod Born of pure ingenuity, the Garden Hod reflects the very best of farmers’ long tradition of craftsmanship and utility. It was designed as a harvest basket, but can be used for everything from a picnic basket to a knitting basket.   LEARN MORE   $49.95