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Daily Newsletter for Monday, May 7, 2018

The Divine Iris Irises The tall, beautiful iris, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical colors. Despite its divine origins, this June bloomer is rugged, reliable, and easy to grow. Plant from midsummer to fall! Here’s how to plant properly—plus, important iris plant care tips.   READ MORE

Glass Sun Catchers Lots of colors and designs to choose from!   LEARN MORE   $8.95-$12.95

Coop Considerations Chicken Coop Design Considerations There is no one perfect chicken coop design for a small backyard flock, but whether you are building your own coop, repurposing a garden shed or kids’ playhouse, or shopping for a pre-made structure, there are several things to look for and take into consideration when making your choice.   READ MORE

Moon Shiners Sun-Powered Mason Jar Lids SAVE 42% ($5 off) Light up your walkway, driveway, or patio. Display your favorite treasures with illumination.   LEARN MORE   $6.95

Season Extenders for Veggies Season Extenders: Jump-Start Your Vegetables Imagine how many more vegetables you could grow if you just had a few more weeks of warm weather. That’s what season extenders are for.   READ MORE

Bee Happy Dish Towel Measures 28 inches square and made of cotton for easy care!   LEARN MORE   $8.99

What Are Sunspots? What Are Sunspots? The Old Farmer’s Almanac uses sunspot activity to help in making its weather predictions. What are sunspots? We explain.   READ MORE

Beer Is Proof Wooden Sign Features a reassuring quote from Benjamin Franklin. Made in the USA with an antique wash finish.    LEARN MORE   $17.97

Feeling Louse-y? How to Get Rid of Head Lice Ever dealt with head lice? It’s not an unusual problem in schools. I remember when my daughter was sent home with lice, along with half her class. The nurse gave us a fact sheet of instructions for treating the problem.   READ MORE

Hummingbird Crossing Metal Sign Hang inside or outside!   LEARN MORE   $26.95