Beekeeping guide, slugs, freezing corn

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, August 7, 2018

pink hollyhocks

Summer declines and roses have grown rare,
But cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks,
And in old garden walks you breathe an air
Fragrant of pinks and August-smelling stocks.
–John Todhunter (1839–1916)
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
 219th day of the year


David Duchovny (actor) was born on this day in 1960.
Peter Jennings (journalist) died on this day in 2005.
 
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Our 6-Part Beekeeping Guide

 Beekeeping 101: Planning for Honey Bees
If you’ve decided to move forward with raising bees, let’s get down to business: Learn your beekeeping rules and regulations, choose the right location for your hives, and make sure you have the right habitat.  Here are answers to your practical questions.
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 Fall Vegetable Garden Planning: Choosing the Best Plants for Autumn Growing
Plan a fall vegetable garden! See how to choose the best plants for autumn timing—and more fall garden planning tips.
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Slugs in the Garden

 Slugs
Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of slugs in the garden.
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Freezing Corn

 How to Freeze Corn
We love corn on the cob in the summer, but the season for fresh corn only lasts so long, so the next best thing is to freeze it! Freezing corn is a little messy, but it’s not hard at all. Wouldn’t it be divine to have a taste of summer come January? 
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 5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage
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