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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Keeping Chickens Safe Chicken Predators When I am asked what the most difficult aspect of raising backyard chickens is, without hesitation, I respond, “Keeping them safe from predators.” If you keep chickens long enough, eventually you’ll have a run-in with a predator.   READ MORE

SPONSORED Take your Garden from Dull to Dazzling Is your garden suffering from overall dullness? Do you envy your neighbor’s luscious landscape? Would you like to add a bit of bravura to your beds? If so, here are a 5 simple tips to help spice up your garden, patio or landscape.   LEARN MORE

Volcanic Explosions Volcanoes: How to Measure Volcanic Eruptions How do we determine the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption? Traditionally, the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) helps us measure volcano activity in order to forecast future eruptions and predict how widely the damage could reach.    READ MORE

Almanac Wooden Sign Originally printed in The 1894 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its practical advice is still relevant for people today.   LEARN MORE   $14.97

Find Our Largest Constellation Sky Map (Star Chart): May 2018 Look up with the May 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky.   READ MORE

Peony Drawer Liners Premium drawer liner sheets with a beautiful design and delicate fragrance of peony and lily of the valley with wisps of apple, amber, and peach.    LEARN MORE   $15.97

Growing a Clover Lawn Clover Comeback At one time, most lawns had at least some clover growing in them, with many consisting almost entirely of clover plants. Today, many lawn enthusiasts are trying to limit the use of pesticides and are again turning to clover.   READ MORE

Bee Brand Tote One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees.   LEARN MORE   $14.97

Chilled Rhubarb Soup Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup Our chilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup pairs tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries for a refreshing spring or summer starter.    READ MORE

The Old Farmer's Almanac Bottle Opener Features a cast iron opener with a weathered patina!   LEARN MORE   $21.95