Thinning fruit, stressed out?, summer hair, beet chips

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sand castles

Build a castle, comb a beach;
summer's ripe as any peach!
–The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1996

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How to Thin Fruit Trees for a Better Harvest
It may sound counterintuitive, but to get the best harvest of apples trees and other fruit trees, we actually need to remove some of the fruit – a technique known as thinning fruit. This is often done in early summer before the “June drop” when the tree naturally drops some of its burden. Here are...
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Beet Chips
Beet Chips

Move over potato chips—beet chips have you, well, beat! These easy-to-make vegetable chips are as beautiful as they are nutritious.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac

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Homemade Facial, Scrub, Hair Conditioner, and More
Homemade Facial, Scrub, Hair Conditioner, and More
Ready for some home spa care? All-natural DIY treatments can help you not to break the bank, especially with these easy and helpful recipes for conditioner, facials, scrubs, nails, and more.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve anxiety naturally.
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