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Daily Newsletter for Monday, June 18, 2018

Bird Sounds: The Thrush Song of the Thrush With the June breeding season finally here, many of us will have a special treat—the flute-like songs of thrushes, especially the hermit thrush, wood thrush and veery.   READ MORE

SPONSORED Trimming the lawn by hand is FUN! Said no one ever! Set aside those old-fashioned grass shears and check out ECHO’s best-selling lawn trimmers during the National Sales Event. Give your yard that well-manicured look in no time.   LEARN MORE

A Pet Cricket? Cricket Facts and Keeping Pet Crickets Crickets are fascinating and keeping crickets will teach you a lot about them. They are perfect for children who love insects since they don’t bite. Here are some fun cricket facts—and tips for creating a happy atmosphere for a pet cricket in the home or classroom.    READ MORE

Bee Rain Gauge A metal bee accent adorns the hand-painted stake. Features a durable acrylic rain gauge for easy viewing.   LEARN MORE   $13.99

Our Tomato Guide Tomatoes Our Growing Tomatoes Guide covers everything from planting through harvesting! Tomatoes are not hard to grow; they’re incredibly productive, versatile in the kitchen, and so delicious off the vine. Our guide covers all the information you need to grow tomatoes successfully—including selecting tomato varieties, starting seeds, transplanting tomatoes outside, using tomato stakes and cages, and tomato plant care.   READ MORE

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

Do You Have Maggots? Cabbage Root Maggots Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of cabbage root maggots.   READ MORE

Wine Bottle Lights Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color.    LEARN MORE   $12.95

Terrific Tortellini Salad Kat's Tortellini Salad This creative take on pasta salad is quick to prepare and great to have on hand for summer picnics and gatherings.   READ MORE

The Gift of Gardening The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast. Includes a space to personalize the book with a “To” and “From” section on the first page.   LEARN MORE   $10.95