Pruning hydrangeas, fruit flies, summer salad

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, July 19, 2017

chestnut trees summer woods

Come ye into the summer woods;
There entereth no annoy;
All greenly wave the chestnut leaves,
And the earth is full of joy.
–Mary Howitt (1799–1888)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
200th day of the year


Anthony Edwards (actor) was born on this day in 1962.
Garry Marshall (director, producer, actor) died on this day in 2016.
 

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When to Prune Hydrangeas

When to Prune Different Kinds of Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas can sometimes be a tricky plant to care for, so it is important to learn when to prune different hydrangea varieties and how to prune hydrangeas. Properly pruning hydrangeas based on your hydrangea’s variety will allow you to have more blooms next year.
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Orange Flower Pictures

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Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Castilian-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Recipe by Daniel Chong-Jimenez, former executive chef of The Spa at Norwich Inn in Norwich, Connecticut.
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Facts and Folklore to Tell Your Friends
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Bothersome Fruit Flies

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
A fruit fly infestation can be a truly annoying experience. Here’s how to get rid of fruit flies, including how to make your own fruit fly trap!
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