Garden plans for shade, winter pruning, lentil soup

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, February 23, 2018



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blue jay in winter

There, on the black bough of a snow-flecked maple,
Fearless and gay as our love,
A bluejay cocked his crest!
Oh who can tell the range of joy
Or set the bounds of beauty?
–Sara Teasdale (1884–1933)

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Winter Olympics 2018: Why Such Extreme Cold?
Winter Olympics 2018: Why Such Extreme Cold?

Who has been watching the Winter Olympics? Did anyone notice (from your cozy living room) that many of the days were not just cold … they were bone-chillingly frigid? What caused such extreme temperatures for a location at the same latitude as Washington, D.C.?
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Mash Feed Tote

The design is inspired by a vintage chicken feed sack.
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Peas
Peas

Peas are not difficult to grow. Once they come up, they exhibit terrific growth spurts and can make a lovely wall of green through the garden. Here are some tried-and-true tips to grow, plant, and pick peas. Pea Growing  
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Lilac and Violets Bath Bomb Set

Directions for a luxurious bath: Fill tub. Drop in bath bomb. Allow ingredients to effervesce, releasing essential oils into the water and a delicate scent into the air.
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Vegetables to Grow in Shade
Vegetables to Grow in Shade

Not all of us are blessed with a sunny gardening space! See a list of vegetables (and fruit) that will grow in partial shade, vegetables that will NOT grow in shade, and tips to make the most of the light available in your garden. Plus, see three examples of garden designs for a partial-shade...
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Foaming Hand Soap

These luxurious and fragrant soaps contain shea butter and aloe vera for gentle moisturizing. Choose from many different scents while supplies last. Each comes in a good-looking, generously-sized bottle.
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Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs
Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs

Late winter or early spring is the best time time to prune most shrubs and trees—but not all! See our list of which trees and shrubs to prune, and get some general pruning tips for the season.
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Bee Brand Tote

One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees.
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Lentil and Brown Rice Soup
Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

This Lentil and Brown Rice Soup recipe is a perfect introduction to cooking hearty, comforting lentils. If you thought lentils were intimidating, check out how incredibly easy this recipe is!
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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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