Deterring deer, lavender for sleep, poison ivy

Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, June 28, 2017

In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.

And does it not seem hard to you,
When all the sky is clear and blue,
And I should like so much to play,
To have to go to bed by day?

–Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–94)
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
179th day of the year


John Cusack (actor) was born on this day in 1966.
Meshach Taylor (actor) died on this day in 2014.
 

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Why Fireflies Glow

Fireflies: Why Do Fireflies Glow?
Fireflies—also known as lightning bugs—have been captivating humans for centuries with their beautiful lights on summer nights. What makes fireflies glow the way they do?
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Solar Copper Tulip Lantern

Adorn patios, trees, and trellises with our new Solar Copper Lantern. The metallic painted blooms glimmer during the day, and at night cast an enchanting light show through swirl cut-outs and a crackle glass ball.
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$29.99
 
Lavender for Sleep and More!

Lavender for Health and Home
Lavender is more than just a pretty plant. This fragrant perennial has been revered throughout the ages for its ability to breathe a sense of clarity and calm into every cupboard, room or beauty product in which it dwells. It has long been used as a remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and anxiety to depression and fatigue.
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Colorful Kitchen Dish Towels

There’s nothing shy or demure about our kitchen towels! The bold prints demand attention and deserve it. They’re made of woven natural cotton, so they’re as practical as they are impressive. 
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$9.99
 
How to Grow a Watermelon

Watermelons
Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80°F during the day) and a long growing season.
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Wooden Box Sign

Looks like it was drawn with chalk! Measures 1.75 inches deep and can stand on its own or hang on a wall. Size: 12 inches by 9.5 inches.
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$24.97
 
Deterring Deer

Deer-Resistant Plants
Oh, dear! Do you have problems with deer eating your garden plants? See our list of deer-resistant plants, flowers, and shrubs to keep the hungry herds away from your garden!
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Handmade Glass Sun Catchers

SAVE 25% on sun catchers when you buy 3 or more with promo code: SPARKLE
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$8.95-$12.95
 
Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy in the Garden
Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard.
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Kitchen Aprons

There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.
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$19.95-$31.95