Skunks, anxiety relief, eggplant recipe

Daily Newsletter for Thursday, August 31, 2017

heather

Now westlin winds and slaught’ring guns
Bring Autumn’s pleasant weather;
The moorcock springs on whirring wings
Amang the blooming heather:
Now waving grain, wide o’er the plain, 
Delights the weary farmer:
And the moon shines bright, when I rove at night,
To muse upon my charmer.
–Robert Burns (1759–96)

 
Thursday, August 31, 2017
243rd day of the year


Richard Gere (actor) was born on this day in 1949.
Lionel Hampton (jazz musician) died on this day in 2002.
 

Rain Falls, Power Fails, Cummins Works
 
Keep Flowers Alive Longer

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh
Fresh cut flower arrangements, whether homegrown or purchased, look fabulous in a vase. Here’s how and when to cut your own flowers, as well as how to keep flower bouquets and arrangements longer.
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Skunks in the Garden

Skunks
Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify and get rid of skunks in your yard and garden.
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The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Boxed Daily Calendar

Gardeners will be delighted with this nicely illustrated and gift-boxed page-a-day calendar!
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$14.99
 
Even More Tomato Recipes

The Best Tomato Recipes EVER
There’s nothing like juicy tomatoes in season, especially right off the vine. We’ve got the best tomato recipes ever—from our best salsa to tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes!  Let’s make the most of the summer harvest. From juicy tomato salad recipes to glorious gazpacho soup, we’ve got recipes to enjoy tomatoes all summer long!
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2018 Almanac Garden-Themed Weekly Planner and Organizer

Perfect for recording appointments, tasks, and special occasions. Covers 18 months with full-week calendar spreads. What’s more, it’s loaded with pretty plant illustrations, reliable gardening advice, timesaving tips, and a durable soft cover that lies flat!
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$15.99
 
Eggplant Sandwich

Eggplant Hoagies

This eggplant hoagie recipe is the perfect summer sandwich. Two of our editors who don’t care for eggplant thought it was delicious!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Features dramatic images of the Moon!  
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$10.99
 
Anxiety Remedies

Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve anxiety naturally.
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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