Rhododendrons, May horoscope, chocolate cake

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, May 9, 2018

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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)
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
 129th day of the year


Billy Joel (musician) was born on this day in 1949.
Vidal Sassoon (hairstylist, credited with creating the modern “bob") died on this day in 2012.
 
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Rhodys: Year-Round Interest

 Rhododendrons
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 Start Composting

 How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods
If you compost, stash a pile of leaves to use as dry material next year. Dry (brown) material is harder to find during the growing season. Learn here about composting to produce rich garden humus—whether you create a hot or active pile or a cold or inactive pile. 
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 Shade Garden and Plant Shade Definitions
There are as many different interpretations of shade garden types as there are books written about shade.
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The Secret Ingredient Makes This

 Coffee-Chocolate Cake

If you are a chocolate AND a coffee lover, try making our Coffee-Chocolate Cake.
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Your May Horoscope

 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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