Measuring veggies, amazing star, okra

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, July 26, 2017

summer bird

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.
–Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–94)
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
 207th day of the year


Jeremy Piven (actor) was born on this day in 1965.
Eva Peron (wife of Argentine President Juan Peron) died on this day in 1952.
 

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Brilliant Vega Overhead

 Star Vega Shines Bright Overhead on July Nights
Away from city lights in mid-July, one could see as many as 2,500 naked eye stars. But only one star stands out because it’s the only bright star directly overhead—and that’s Vega. This brilliant blue-white star is a favorite of stargazers and astronomers.
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Clean Air Odor-Neutralizing Candle
Eliminates offending odors—doesn’t just mask them! The ingredients are a proprietary blend of essential and botanical oils in a GMO-free soy wax base with an unbleached hemp wick. 
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Growing Okra

 Okra
Okra is traditionally a southern U.S. plant that thrives in warm weather. Here’s how to grow okra plants in your own garden!
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Bees Please Water Pitcher
Use this small pitcher as a decoration or to hold to dried flowers.
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Water-saving in the Garden

 The Water-Wise Garden
Plants drink their food. If your soil dries out, your plants will starve—or wilt. Take these steps to keep your garden moist and water wisely.
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Color-Infused Metal Garden Stake
A brilliant seven-step color infusion process produces a gorgeous interplay of color on a reflective metallic finish. 
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Cash Prizes for Recipes!

 Garden Guide Recipe Contest Entry Form
Enter the Butternut Squash Recipe Contest, sponsored by The 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide.
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Solar-Powered Decorative Lighting

By day, these are an artful addition to the garden. By night, they impress with a stunning display of color and light. Check out our large selection.
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Measuring Veggies for Recipes

 Measuring Vegetables for Recipes: Pounds to Cups
Measuring vegetables for recipes is not always easy. The following equivalent measurements will help you convert a vegetable’s weight (in pounds) on the grocery scale to the amount (in cups) that you need for a recipe.
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Fluttering Butterfly Wind Chime
Made of durable cast iron that features an aged patina.
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