Easter forecast, dyeing eggs, peonies

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, April 7, 2017

April is here!
Blithest season of all the year,
The little brook laughs as it leaps away;
The lambs are out on the hills at play.
–Eben E. Rexford (1848–1916)

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old farmers almanac garden guide
 
Peonies
Planting Peonies

Peonies
The peony is outrageously beautiful in bloom from spring to summer—with lush foliage all summer long. Here’s how to grow peonies and get the best peony flowers in your garden.
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Peony Serveware Bowl | Save 29%

Our generously sized melamine serveware bowl is perfect for salads and pasta and is beautiful when filled with a selection of fresh fruit. It is as stylish and substantial as porcelain—but much easier to maintain.
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$24.97
Peony Serveware Bowl | Save 29%
 
Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2021
Mercury is Retrograding

Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2021
Mercury’s first period of retrograde motion in 2021 lasts from January 30 to February 21! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find out.
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Rabbit and Leaf Bird Feeder | Save 17%

A whitewashed cast iron bunny holds a flat verdigris-color leaf for bird seed. 
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$49.95
Rabbit and Leaf Bird Feeder | Save 17%
 
How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Dyeing Eggs

How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Try dyeing eggs the old-fashioned way—with spices, food, and plants! It turns out that your own kitchen and nature can provide all you need. It’s fun and something different to try. Note: You’ll want to dye these eggs at least one day in advance for vivid colors.
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Healing Stone Wind Chimes

Enjoy the soothing sounds of wind chimes precision-tuned to complement the natural properties of their gemstones. Choose from amethyst, jade, or turquoise.

 
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$49.99
Healing Stone Wind Chimes
 
The Best-Ever Carrot Cake
Easter Cake Recipe

The Best-Ever Carrot Cake

The Best-Ever Carrot Cake is moist, rich, and topped with a tasty cream-cheese frosting. We’ve tested this reader recipe, and trust us—it’s aptly named!
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Fresh Eggs from Happy Chickens

Advertise your egg business or decorate your kitchen! Built for fun and built to last. These signs are fully waterproof, UV-resistant, and mounted on heavy-duty aluminum (think street sign durability). These modern, colorful, and fun farm signs are sure to liven up your coop, garden, kitchen, or mud room.
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$26.95
Fresh Eggs from Happy Chickens