Clogged drains, wedding customs, green tomatoes

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, August 29, 2017



Tuesday, August 29, 2017
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bees on goldenrod

Silence again. The glorious symphony
Hath need of pause and interval of peace.
Some subtle signal bids all sweet sounds cease,
Save hum of insects’ aimless industry.
–Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85)

 

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How to Keep Drains from Clogging
How to Keep Drains from Clogging

If you have running water in your home, here are a few important things you need to know about your drains!
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Wedding Traditions, Customs, and Etiquette
Wedding Traditions, Customs, and Etiquette

Here’s a look at some common wedding customs, traditions, and etiquette—from then and now!
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How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening, so it’s time to take action! We will show you how to ripen your green tomatoes both on and off the vine—and also when it’s your cue to remove those tomatoes from the vine.
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Mulch Dye

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When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit
When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit

How do you know when to harvest vegetables, fruit and herbs? Here’s expert advice on how to pick vegetables and fruit at the peak of flavor. For example, zucchini is harvested when 6 to 8 inches long. Pick early and pick often! See our entire list of common crops and the harvesting criteria for...
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Cherry Berry Pie
Cherry Berry Pie

This mouthwatering pie bursting with berries comes from one of our newest cookbooks, Cooking Fresh With The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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