Growing tomatoes, fridge pickles, powdery mildew

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, July 20, 2017

cows in summertime

In the dewy fields the cattle lie
Chewing the cud 'neath a fading sky;
Dobbin at manger pulls his hay:
Gone is another summer's day.
–Walter de la Mare (1873–1956)
Thursday, July 20, 2017
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How to Make Fridge Pickles

 How To Make Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Refrigerator pickles are quick and easy to make with just seven ingredients—no special canning equipment needed. Plus, unlike store-bought pickles, these scrumptious homemade pickles are low in sodium. Here’s the recipe plus a video demonstration if you need it. 
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 Peach, Red Onion, and Tomato Salsa

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 Tomatoes
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 Powdery Mildew
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