Sunburn remedies, kimchi, second plantings

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, July 11, 2018



Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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wind across the Earth

How many songs, O summer wind,
How many songs you know
Of fair, sweet things in your wanderings,
As over the earth you go. 
–Ina Donna Coolbrith (1841–1928)

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Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief & Treatment
Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief & Treatment

Here are 20 remedies for sunburn relief and treatment. If you have a minor sunburn (where the skin is red or sore, but not blistered or broken), try one of these sunburn remedies to help soothe your pain. Get rid of sunburn fast!
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Are You Harming Your Dog?

If your dog as been feeling tired or not having the energy it used to, there is 1 ingredient found in most commercial dog food that could be the reason.
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When to Water Your Vegetable Garden | Watering Chart
When to Water Your Vegetable Garden | Watering Chart

How much water do you really need? When is the best time to water your vegetables? See our tips on watering your garden—plus, a chart of when and how much to water specific crops.
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How to Use Succession Planting to Increase Your Harvest
How to Use Succession Planting to Increase Your Harvest

What is succession planting? This practice refers to second plantings in spaces where the first crops are finished, making the most of limited space and extending the growing season beyond what’s typical in your area. See which veggies are best for second plantings to increase this year’s harvest!
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2019 Almanac Desk and Wall Calendars

The most coveted stocking stuffers in the history Christmas! 
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How to Make Kimchi
How to Make Kimchi

Ever heard of kimchi? It’s a very flavorful, healthy, fermented dish made with vegetables. Here’s a bit about the benefits of fermented foods, as well as an easy kimchi recipe.
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The Almanac Garden Hod

Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.
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How to Choose and Use a Paintbrush
How to Choose and Use a Paintbrush

The following 10 pointers on how to choose and use paintbrushes are crucial to a seamless, low-stress painting project.
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Bird Feeders

Many designs to choose from that are sure to attract lots of activity!
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