Asters, fruit flies, saving seeds, preserving herbs

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, August 13, 2018



Monday, August 13, 2018
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blue evening

The sun drew off at last his piercing fires.
Over the stale warm air, dull as a pond
And moveless in the grey quieted street,
Blue magic of a summer evening glowed.
–Lascelles Abercrombie (1881–1938)

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How to Freeze and Dry Herbs
How to Freeze and Dry Herbs

Don’t waste those fresh garden herbs! Freezing herbs is easy; there’s no need to blanch. Or, some herbs can simply be air-dried or dried in a dehydrator. Here’s how to freeze and dry herbs—as well as which herbs are best for freezing versus drying.
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Asters: Stars of the Fall Garden
Asters: Stars of the Fall Garden

Summer is winding down but the asters are just getting started, adding splashes of lavender, purple, and pink to the fall garden.
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Saving Flower Seeds from the Garden
Saving Flower Seeds from the Garden

With fall’s arrival, the flowering plants are slowing down. If you have a favorite annual flower (or perennial) that bloomed beautifully, save their seeds to plant next year! Here’s how to save flower seeds.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

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Plum Crostata
Plum Crostata

This Plum Crostata makes the most of this seasonal fruit. A crostata is a free-form pie or tart that is baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie plate.
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2019 MOON WALL CALENDAR

Want to enjoy the beautiful Moon year-round? Check out our 2019 Moon Wall Calendar that is loaded with amazing lunar lore, facts, and photos!   
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

In the kitchen, a fruit fly infestation can be a truly annoying experience. Here’s how to get rid of fruit flies, including how to make your own fruit fly trap!
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