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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, May 30, 2018
With constant motion as the moments guide,
Behold in running life the rolling tide!
For none can stem by art, or stop by power
The flowing ocean, or the fleeing hour.
–The Old Farmer's Almanac (1827)
Wynonna Judd (country music singer) was born on this day in 1964. Gus Wickstrom (retired farmer who used pig spleens to forecast the weather [claimed 90% accuracy]) died on this day in 2007.
How Quickly Your Skin Burns
UV Index Scale
The UV Index tells you how quickly your skin will burn without protection from the Sun. Check out the UV Index and the UV forecast for your area below.
Neptune’s Harvest Organic Fertilizer is made from everything that is left over after filleting the fish, in Gloucester, MA. It contains all the nutrients plants and soil need in nature’s perfect balance and has no unpleasant odor. Shows amazing results on everything you grow!
Ants on Peonies
The peonies in my backyard always have ants crawling on the flower buds. Many people think ants are a pest on peonies. There’s also a endearing myth that ants “tickle the buds” or “lick the sugar” to help them open. Learn more about ants on peony flowers.
Cosmos
Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful daisy-like flowers that sit atop long slender stems. Blooming throughout the summer months, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. Growing easily from seeds, cosmos even survive in poor soil conditions! Here’s how to grow cosmos.
All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him.
Poison Ivy in the Garden
Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard.
