Colds and flu, year-round harvest, leftovers

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, November 10, 2017

tree in fog

In slack wind of November
The fog forms and shifts.
All the world comes out again
When the fog lifts.
–Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830–94)
Friday, November 10, 2017
 314th day of the year


MacKenzie Phillips (actress) was born on this day in 1959.
Miriam Makeba (singer, referred to as Mama Africa) died on this day in 2008.
 

Cummins: Stay Ahead of the Storm
 
Discover Asian Pears

 Growing Asian Pears: Easy and Exotic
I was first turned on to growing Asian pears by a friend of ours who grew a wide range of uncommon fruit. A member of the North American Fruit Explorers, he had a yard that was full of berries, apples, plums, pears, apricots, kiwi, persimmons, peaches, and more but he said that the Asian pears were by far his favorites.
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American Flag Canvas Bag
Guaranteed to never go out of style!
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$59.99
 
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Harvest Fresh Food Every Day!

 How to Create a Year-Round Vegetable Garden
In this short video, we share six proven strategies to keep your homegrown harvests coming year-round.
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Feed Sack-Style Couch Pillows
Couch pillows that look like vintage feed sacks. Choose from many different designs. Perfect for a country-themed or farmhouse home.
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$21.95-$44.95
 
Thanksgiving Leftovers Ideas

 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes
For us, leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here are quick and easy leftovers recipes that recycle holiday food into new and delicious meals.
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Screaming Eagle Garden Stake

Features a bright and bold patriotic eagle that was made in the USA. Powder-coated metal for durability and rust resistance. 
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$29.95
 
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How to Make Pie Crust

 How to Make a Pie Crust
Every pie needs the perfect pie crust—and we don’t mean from a box. Make your own pie crust with help from this step-by-step video.
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Eagle Large Glass Sun Catcher
Handmade in the USA!
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$12.95
 
Prevent Colds and Flu

 Cold and Flu Prevention Tips
If you’re trying hard to avoid catching the common cold and the flu, here are some prevention tips to keep you healthy—short of wearing your own personal Hazmat suit!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar
Features amazing photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, and trivia! 
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$9.99