Japanese beetles, chicken run, caprese bruschetta

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, May 23, 2018

blue sea

In the great gardens, after bright spring rain,
We find sweet innocence come once again,
White periwinkles, little pensionnaires
With muslin gowns and shy and candid airs.

–Dame Edith Sitwell (1887–1964)

 
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
 143rd day of the year


Mitch Albom (author) was born on this day in 1958.
Anne Meara (actress) died on this day in 2015.
 
Thermometers
 
Prepare for Japanese Beetles

 Japanese Beetles
What are those iridescent green garden beetles eating your plants? Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of Japanese beetles.
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Build a Chicken Run

 How to Build a Chicken Run
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Caprese Bruschetta

 Caprese Bruschetta

This Caprese Bruschetta appetizer is so simple and elegant. The layers of bread, mozzarella, tomato, and basil stack up for one tasty morsel!
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