Wisteria, best pollinators, chocolate waffles

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, April 17, 2018

sap buckets

Buds are bursting in the hedges,
Leaves are stirring in the lane,
Everywhere the sap is stirring,
Love returns to life again. 
–John Dennis (1657–1734)
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
 107th day of the year


Joel Murray (actor) was born on this day in 1963.
Barbara Bush (U.S. First Lady) died on this day in 2018.
 
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The Best Pollinators?

 Native Bees: The Best Pollinators for Your Garden
The super-pollinators of the garden are … native bees! While honey bees have their place, it’s our native solitary bees—such as mason bees and leafcutter bees—which are most vital to our flowers and food. See how to bring these docile bees to your garden.
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Growing Wisteria

 Wisteria
A high-climbing vine, wisteria blooms vigorously in spring with large, drooping clusters of lilac or bluish-purple flowers. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for wisteria in your garden!
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. 
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Your Next Full Moon?

 Next Full Moon
When is the next full Moon? See our Full Moon Calendar for 2020 for the U.S. and Canada.
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Farm Sweet Farm Jumbo Coffee Mugs
Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.
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Chocolate Waffles Recipe

 Chocolate Waffles

Waffles are a treat any day of the week, but real chocolate waffles are really something special.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2018 Gardener’s Special
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Leek Soup to Lose Weight

 Leek Soup to Help You Lose Weight
Soup can be an excellent food for dieters, as eating a soup course like leek soup before your evening meal can help you to lose weight.
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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