Happy Easter, weather records, pruning trees

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, April 16, 2017

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'Twas Easter-Sunday.
The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with
Fragrance and with joy.

–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)
Sunday, April 16, 2017
 106th day of the year


Martin Lawrence (actor) was born on this day in 1965.
Robert Urich (actor) died on this day in 2002.
 

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Happy Easter!

 When is Easter 2020? | How the Easter Date is Determined
Why do we celebrate Easter? We’ll explain—plus, find out how the date of Easter is determined and why it changes every year!
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Bug Out! Spray Herbal Guard Scent
Unique, DEET-free, and incredibly effective blend utilizes Mother Nature’s best defenses—100% pure plant essences—to deter biting insects in a way that’s safe for you and the environment.
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$8.97
 
Shattering Weather Records

 More Record-Setting Weather Patterns
There were a record number of high and low temperatures across the U.S. and Canada in 2016—and the same goes for 2017 thus far.
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Wooden Chickadee Thermometers
SAVE $7 (over 20% off) while supplies last! Made in the USA from a single slab of wood with a metal songbird topper. 
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$24.95
 
Your Chance to See Jupiter

 Planet Jupiter at Its Brightest in April
This week, the waning gibbous Moon rises an hour later each night, leaving the first part of each night black and ideal for stargazing. The first thing you see is the very brightest “star” in all the heavens—the planet Jupiter.
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Dragonfly Wooden Night Lights
These highly intricate and detailed night lights were carved with a laser. The craftsmanship is outstanding. Each shade consists of 4 pieces of wood held together with interlocking finger joints. The best part is that the shade hides the bulb, even when viewed from the side. Made in the USA.
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$16.95
 
Growing the Best Salad

 How to Grow Your Own Salad Greens
Growing your own salad greens will put a world of fresh ingredients at your fingertips. Whether you are a gourmet salad lover who likes to experiment with interesting greens or someone who just wants to have your own homegrown lettuce, your choices are only limited by the seeds you can find and the space you have.
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Flower Spinners
Flower Spinners add lively fun to your garden. The metal petals of the flower spin around a butterfly, bee, grasshopper, dragonfly, or hummingbird you choose. Each spinner is painted with a metallic paint for a brilliant shine. 
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$12.99
 
Get Pruning Now

 When to Prune Trees and Shrubs
When trees and shrubs become overgrown, it’s time to break out the pruning shears. With this guide, learn when to prune trees and shrubs to get the most out of your plants, and why pruning is such an important part of garden maintenance.
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Clean Air Odor-Neutralizing Candle
Eliminates offending odors—doesn’t just mask them! The ingredients are a proprietary blend of essential and botanical oils in a GMO-free soy wax base with an unbleached hemp wick. 
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$12.95