How to beat bugs, climate change, meteor showers

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, July 29, 2018

summer laurel wreath

O thou who passest thro' our valleys in
Thy strength, curb thy fierce steeds, allay the heat
That flames from their large nostrils! thou, O Summer,
Oft pitched'st here thy goldent tent, and oft
Beneath our oaks hast slept, while we beheld
With joy thy ruddy limbs and flourishing hair.

–William Blake (1757–1827)
Sunday, July 29, 2018
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Harvesting Basil

 Basil
Basil is a warm-weather, fragrant herb that tastes great in many dishes—including the beloved homemade pesto! Plant seeds or transplants after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm, and it will yield an abundant harvest within weeks. Keep harvesting the leaves to keep the plant going strong.
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How to Beat Bugs

 How to Beat Bugs in Your Garden
While some insects are beneficial, others are an ever-present pest in the vegetable garden—but there’s no reason that they should get the better of you or your crops.
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Climate, Change, and CO2

 Climate, Change, and CO2: How Each Affects the Weather
We see the weather change every day; weather is the condition of the atmosphere over relatively short periods of time, from seconds to a few years. Less apparent are changes in climate: Climate is the average and range of weather events over longer periods, from decades to centuries—or longer. 
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Delta Aquarids Peak Tonight

 Meteor Shower Calendar 2020: When Is the Next Meteor Shower?
The next meteor shower is: The Delta Aquarids! Start looking for these shooting stars in late July. While they usually peak before dawn around July 30, it may be worth looking for them earlier, as the approaching full Moon is less likely to interfere. See details and the complete Meteor Shower Calendar for 2020 below.
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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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Pickled Green Beans

 Pickled Green Beans

Preserve your green beans for months to come with our pickled green bean recipe!
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