Planting peppers, berry parfait, Gemini

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, May 21, 2018

blue iris

And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere.

–Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822)

 
Monday, May 21, 2018
 141st day of the year


Mr. T (actor) was born on this day in 1952.
Jane Addams (social worker) died on this day in 1935.
 
Thermometers
 
Hot to Plant Peppers

 Bell Peppers
Peppers are a tender, warm-season crop. Here’s how to grow them in your garden! 
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Plant Sage for Seasoning

 Sage
Garden sage is easy to grow—and a wonderful culinary herb that flavors meat and bean dishes (including that Thanksgiving stuffing). See how to plant, grow, and harvest sage.
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Berry Parfait With Granola

 Yogurt-Blueberry Parfaits with Maple-Walnut Granola

These Yogurt-Blueberry Parfaits with Maple-Walnut Granola make a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack. Create layers to your liking and use your favorite yogurt.
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Happy Birthday, Gemini!

 Gemini Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality, and Compatibility
Happy birthday, Gemini!  For 2019, learn about what Gemini Zodiac Sign means and how it affects your life. Get information about Gemini dates, symbol, personality, and compatibility.
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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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Choosing and Using a Paintbrush

 How to Use a Paintbrush
The following 10 pointers on how to choose and use paintbrushes are crucial to a seamless, low-stress painting project.
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