Keep gladiolus happy, iced tea tips, earwigs!

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, July 25, 2017

fishing

A boy and his dad on a fishing-trip—
Builders of life’s companionship!
Oh, I envy them, as I see them there
Under the sky in the open air.
–Edgar Guest (1881–1959)
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
 206th day of the year


Estelle Getty (actress) was born on this day in 1924.
Jake (dog that searched for September 11th and Hurricane Katrina victims) died on this day in 2007.
 

Rain Falls, Power Fails, Cummins Works
 
Cricket Chirp Thermometer

 Predict the Temperature with Cricket Chirps
Did you know that you can tell the temperature by counting the chirps of a cricket? It’s true! Here’s the formula…
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Cricket Garden Sculpture
Over a foot long and made of cast iron!
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$39.95
 
How to Get Rid of Earwigs

 Earwigs
Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of earwigs, also known as pincher bugs or dermaptera, in the garden.
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Heat Waves: 10 Tips for Extreme Heat Safety
Some regions have already had record-breaking temperatures this summer–even buckling roads or grounded planes. Please take a moment to check our 10 quick tips for heat safety!!
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Keeping Glads Happy

 Saving Gladiolus
In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, however, they would freeze and die. Gladiolus can be saved, though, if placed in the root cellar and replanted in the spring. Here’s how.
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Succession Planting

 Succession Planting Tips to Maximize Your Harvest
In this gardening video, we demonstrate succession planting! After one crop of vegetables or fruit is harvested, another is planted in the same space so you maximize your harvest!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar
Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.   
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$14.99
 
Making Ice Tea

 How to Make Iced Tea: Tips and Recipes
Is there anything better than drinking cold iced tea on a warm summer’s day? Here are some iced tea–making tips and recipes for you to enjoy!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar
Features dramatic images of the Moon!  
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$10.99