Raising ducks, growing rhubarb, forcing forsythia

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, April 23, 2018

april rain

The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks and gapes for drink again;
The plants suck in the earth, and are
With constant drinking fresh and fair.

–Abraham Cowley (1618–1667)
Monday, April 23, 2018
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Raising Ducks for Eggs
Why Raise Ducks?

Raising Ducks for Eggs
Ever thought about raising ducks for eggs? Why raise ducks instead of—or, in addition to—chickens? Here are some important things to consider.
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Farm To Fork Table Runner

Made of cotton for easy care!
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$23.97
Farm To Fork Table Runner
 
How to Force Forsythia Flowers in 5 Steps
Flowering Forsythia

How to Force Forsythia Flowers in 5 Steps
Do you have forsythia? Forcing branches into bloom inside can give you an early taste of spring while you are still in the midst of winter. Here are my photos showing you how to force forsythia in five steps. You can also force redbud, dogwood, magnolia, crabapple, pussy willow, and many other...
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Large Drop Ceramic Bird Feeder

Add vibrant color to outdoor spaces!
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$18.99
Large Drop Ceramic Bird Feeder
 
Rhubarb
Growing Rhubarb

Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable famous for its tart-flavored pinkish-green stalks, though it’s used as a sweetened fruit in pies, tarts, and jams. Plant in early spring while the plants are dormant or in the fall in zones 6 to 10 or any other zone before frost. Here’s how to plant...
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Great Believer Wooden Sign

Made in the USA.
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$17.97
Great Believer Wooden Sign
 
Rhubarb-Cherry Crunch
Rhubarb-Cherry Crunch

Rhubarb-Cherry Crunch

When spring arrives and rhubarb starts popping up, it’s time to try this easy recipe for Rhubarb-Cherry Crunch.
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Embroidered Pillow

Tassel trim included!
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$26.95
Embroidered Pillow
 
Inventions That Changed Sports History
Six Sports Inventions

Inventions That Changed Sports History
Ever wondered where we got the football helmet? See how the history of sports has changed due to these five simple sports inventions.
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Ode to a Cow Almanac Wooden Sign

This poem was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice is still relevant for today’s busy lifestyles.
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$24.95
Ode to a Cow Almanac Wooden Sign