Blue Sap Moon, Easter bread, Passover begins

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, March 30, 2018



Friday, March 30, 2018
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easter blossoms

Twas Easter-Sunday.
The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with
Fragrance and with joy.
–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)

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Full Moon for March 2021
Full Moon for March 2021

March’s full Worm Moon arrives on Sunday, March 28! Here’s all you need to know about the full Worm Moon—including why it has such an odd name.
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Mason Jar Lids with Micro Lights

Create your own jazzy accent lighting! Fits most standard mason jars. Each lid dangles 5 lights, is battery-powered, and has a 4-hour timer.
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How to Make Your Own Seed-Starting Mix

Seed-starting mixes are essential for sowing many vegetables, herbs and flowers. But with so much to sow over the coming weeks and months, they can be expensive—unless you make your own. Here’s how!
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The Almanac Garden Hod

Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.
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Passover 2021: When Does Passover Begin?
Passover 2021: When Does Passover Begin?

Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, March 27. What does this annual holiday celebrate? Learn about Passover’s meaning and find traditional recipes, including charoset and beef brisket.
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Refrigerator Notepads

Perfect for recording grocery needs or tasks. Each pad features a positive message and a magnet for hanging up in a handy spot.
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Greek Easter Bread With Red Eggs (Lambropsomo)
Greek Easter Bread With Red Eggs (Lambropsomo)

Lambropsomo is the traditional Greek Easter bread. Red eggs are tucked into the dough to symbolize the blood of Jesus Christ.
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Vortex Kinetic Stakes

Choose from 5 different humongous wind-powered garden stakes. Each spinning stake features a lovely design and mesmerizing action. Be sure to watch the videos! At around 6 feet tall and over 2 feet across, these dynamic sculptures will become the focal point of your garden.
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