Rhododendrons, May horoscope, chocolate cake

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Would that thou could'st last for aye,
Merry, ever-merry May!
Made of sun-gleams, shade and showers,
Bursting buds, and breathing flowers.

–William D. Gallagher (1808–94)

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Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Rhododendrons and azaleas, both from the genus Rhododendron, have long been mainstays of late spring because of their spectacular clusters of showy blooms—plus, large green leaves that often stay green through winter.
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How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods
How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods
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Shade Garden and Plant Shade Definitions
Shade Garden and Plant Shade Definitions
Some plants needs full sun, others part shade, and others full shade. The amount of light that a plant requires is critical to its survival; many gardeners find that a plant is dying because it’s in the wrong location with too much sun or shade. Let’s take a look at plant shade definitions so that...
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Coffee-Chocolate Cake
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Monthly Horoscope for May 2018
Monthly Horoscope for May 2018
Here’s your monthly horoscope for May 2018. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs.
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