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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, July 22, 2018

Know Your Beneficials Beneficial Insects in the Garden Here’s a short list of great beneficial insects with pictures—and with tips on attracting these good bugs to your garden.   READ MORE

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Growing Sunflowers Sunflowers Sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. Native to North America, sunflowers are heat-tolerant, resistant to pests, and simply beautiful. You can even harvest their edible seeds. Here’s how to grow them in your garden!   READ MORE

All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent 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!   LEARN MORE   $9.97

Is It an Herb or a Spice? Difference Between Herbs and Spices Notice how we keep all our seasonings in a “spice cupboard” and don’t call it an “herbs and spice” cupboard?   READ MORE

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Amazing Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar Drink Recipe My mom grew up on a big Vermont dairy farm, and every summer, they would haul endless gallons of something called switchel out to the field during haying season. Mom’s recipe for the homemade beverage was simple: apple cider vinegar sweetened with maple syrup (both made on the farm), diluted with cold spring water. Here’s the recipe.   READ MORE

Try the Weed Spinner! All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him.    LEARN MORE   $15.99

Cucumber Face Masks DIY Face and Hair Masks: Nourishment From the Kitchen! For centuries, people have been using fruits, vegetables and other natural products to nourish their skin and hair. Here are four easy DIY recipes: for a cucumber face mask, honey yogurt face mask, banana hair mask, and lip color. All use products straight from your kitchen!    READ MORE

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