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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Friday, April 7, 2017
 97th day of the year


 

old farmers almanac garden guide
 
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
 
Mercury is Retrograding

 Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2020
Mercury’s next period of retrograde motion will last from February 17 to March 10, 2020! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde.
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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
 
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
 
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