Planting peppers, berry parfait, Gemini

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, May 21, 2018



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

–Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822)

 

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Bell Peppers
Bell Peppers

Sweet bell peppers are a tender, warm-season crop and a relative of the tomato. Here’s how to plant and grow bell peppers in your garden! 
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Sage
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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Christmas Aprons

These aprons are 100% cotton for easy care and have bold holiday prints. Impress your guests! Supplies are limited.
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Yogurt-Blueberry Parfaits with Maple-Walnut 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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Holiday Dish Towels

Festive and cheery! Nicely made, easy-care cotton.
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Gemini Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality, and Compatibility
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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How to Choose and Use a Paintbrush
How to Choose and 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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Fish Skeleton Wind Chime

The perfect wind chime for the avid fisherman. Cats like it, too!
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