Watering chart, how books are made, peach cobbler

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, July 11, 2017

grass and oak tree

O to lie in the ripening grass
That gracefully bends to the winds that pass,
And to look aloft the oak-leaves through
Into the sky so deep, so blue!
–William Roscoe Thayer (1859–1923)
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
 192nd day of the year


Lisa Rinna (actress) was born on this day in 1963.
Lady Bird Johnson (U.S. First Lady) died on this day in 2007.
 

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Peek Inside! How Books Are Made

 How Are Books Made Today? | A Visit to the Almanac Printer!
Ever wondered how books are made? The Almanac for Kids is hot off the press, just in time for summer reading! Take a peek inside the printing process and then take a look inside the book!
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Best Advice You've Gotten?

 The Best Advice Ever Received
I’m pretty sure that the best advice I’ve ever received (so far) was from my uncle, the late Robb Sagendorph (11th editor of the Almanac). No, it was not about doing everything in moderation. That has become tiresome. It wasn’t that you should treat other people as you would like to be treated yourself either. I would never be so presumptuous. No, it was far better than those old bromides.
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Growing Veronica

 Veronica (Speedwell)
Veronica, also called Speedwell, is a carefree and easy-to-grow perennial with long spikes of small petals in purple, blue, pink, or white. Here’s how to grow veronica in your garden! 
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
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When to Water Chart

 When to Water Your Vegetable Garden | Watering Chart
How much water do you really need? When is the best time to water your vegetables? See our tips on watering your garden—plus, a chart of when and how much to water specific crops.
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Delicious Peach Cobbler

 Peach Cobbler

There’s nothing that says summer like peach cobbler. This old-fashioned dessert is always popular and is best with fresh peaches.
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