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Daily Newsletter for Friday, July 6, 2018

Keeping Coneflowers Coneflowers Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are tough little native flowers that draw butterflies, bees, and birds to the garden! Here’s how to grow this American native—and important tips on plant care, from deadheading to cutting back in June.   READ MORE

Butterfly Garden Sculpture Wonderfully detailed, rustproof butterfly in a dark bronzelike finish that will enhance your garden’s beauty.   LEARN MORE   $29.95

Getting Rid of Moles Moles Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of moles in the garden or yard.   READ MORE

Multicolored Wine Bottle Lights Turn any wine bottle into a snazzy decoration or a keepsake from a meaningful celebration!   LEARN MORE   $12.95

Earth at Aphelion What are Perihelion and Aphelion? The Earth is closest to the Sun—or, at the perihelion—about 2 weeks after the December Solstice when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Conversely, we’re farthest from the Sun—at its aphelion—about 2 weeks after the June Solstice when the Northern Hemisphere is enjoying warm summer months. What are perihelion and aphelion?  Find out—and understand how our planet Earth orbits its star!   READ MORE

Cricket Garden Sculpture Over a foot long and made of cast iron!   LEARN MORE   $39.95

Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes Skillet Chicken With Fresh Tomatoes This simple Skillet Chicken With Fresh Tomatoes dish comes together quickly for an easy dinner.   READ MORE

Scented Room Sprays Change the ambiance of a room in an instant with our lusciously fragrant room sprays!   LEARN MORE   $9.97

Portable, Picnic Food Summer Picnic Food Ideas & Recipes Pack a picnic! These 10 picnic recipes will keep well and are easy to transport. From sesame chicken wings to potato salad to strawberry hand pies, bring this delicious food to your outdoor patio or a picnic in the park—or, pack in a cooler for a long drive!   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