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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Arbor Day on Friday Arbor Day 2020: History, Facts, and Date Arbor Day 2020 falls on Friday, April 24. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to you, and check out these facts about Arbor Day and the man who founded it.   READ MORE

Do you care for a lawn? The more you let nature do the work for you, the easier it will be to care for your lawn. See 10 tips on seeding, feeding, and caring for your lawn.   LEARN MORE

Plant a Tree! How to Plant a Tree Here are tips on how to plant a bare-root tree—from digging the hole to watering the tree properly once it’s planted.   READ MORE

Vintage Cast Iron Bird Made using traditional sand-casting techniques! Display inside or outside.     LEARN MORE   $14.49

Grow Veggies in Pots Container Gardening with Vegetables Container gardening is an easy way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space! If you have a small garden or simply a patio, balcony, or rooftop, explore the magical world of gardening in pots!   READ MORE

Solar Flower Stakes Hand-painted glass petals provide a splash of fun color to your garden. Once the Sun goes down, they truly shine. Automatically turns on at dusk and off in the daylight.   LEARN MORE   $16.99-$63.99

Groundhogs in the Garden Groundhogs Do you have trouble with these burrowing pests? Here are tips for identifying and getting rid of groundhogs in your yard and garden.   READ MORE

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.   LEARN MORE   $8.97

Most Popular Spring Recipes Spring Recipes: Make the Most of Food in Season! Celebrate spring! Look for these seasonal ingredients showing up in your local market or garden—asparagus, peas, rhubarb and even fiddleheads and dandelion blossoms. And make these recipes to greet spring in a delightful and delicious way.   READ MORE

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.    LEARN MORE   $24.95