Tomato hornworms, patriotic cookies, July horoscope

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poppy fields

When the heat like a mist veil floats,
And poppies flame in the rye,
And the silver note in the streamlet's throat
Has softened almost to a sigh.
It is July.
–Susan Hartley Swett (1860–1907)

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Tomato Hornworms
Tomato Hornworms
Big, fat, and green! Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of tomato hornworms in your garden.
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Fish Skeleton Wind Chime

The perfect wind chime for the avid fisherman. Cats like it, too!
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Planting Calendar
Planting Calendar
The 2021 gardening calendar details your first spring planting dates and final fall planting dates for the U.S. and Canada.
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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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Fourth of July Planets: A Parade of Worlds
Fourth of July Planets: A Parade of Worlds
On Independence Day, the same scene will be repeated around the country. Crowds will gather as twilight deepens, awaiting darkness and the start of the fireworks. It’s the annual occasion when the maximum number of people are gazing idly up at the sky. This year it brings a special opportunity.
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Kitchen Dish Towels

Discover our large selection of cotton dish towels with country and farmhouse style!
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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Celebrate the festivities with these chocolate sandwich cookies decked out in red, white, and blue. Great dessert for the 4th of July or any patriotic holiday!
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Kaleidoscope Wind Spinner

Features a deep and highly reflective finish that hypnotically pulses with each breeze! Made in the USA to last.
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Monthly Horoscope for July 2021
Monthly Horoscope for July 2021
Here’s your monthly horoscope for July 2021. Happy Summer! Looks like it’s time to relax and have some fun. Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs.
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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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