Ease into raised beds, comfort food, a star is born

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, February 27, 2018

stone wall

Something there is that doesn't love a wall,
That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,
And spills the upper boulders in the sun;
And makes gaps even two can pass abreast.

– Robert Frost (1874–1963)
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
 58th day of the year


Donal Logue (actor) was born on this day in 1966.
Leonard Nimoy (actor) died on this day in 2015.
 
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5 Comfort Food Recipes

 Comfort Food Recipes from The Old Farmer's Almanac
Ready for some amazing comfort food recipes? We’ve got macaroni and cheese, meatballs, lasagna, warm soup, chocolate desserts, and something new!
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Eat More Cabbage

 5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage
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A Star is Born

 A New Star in the Night Sky in 2022
A star is born! If you’ve followed my column, you may recall me saying that a new star will appear in the night sky.
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Guide
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Ease Into Raised Beds

 How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
Raised garden beds are fairly easy to construct, even easier to maintain, and offer myriad benefits for your garden (and you)! Here’s how to build a raised garden bed in your backyard, as well as some advice on using the right wood and soil.
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Raising Chickens Pros and Cons

 Raising Chickens 101: How to Get Started
So, you’d like to raise your own chickens? Be sure you’re ready to commit! Here’s the first post of a six-part beginner’s guide to raising chickens. Let’s “start from scratch,” so to speak.
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