Jade plants, squash pickles, the tides, cover crops

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, August 14, 2018



Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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bee on clover

His labor is a chant,
His idleness a tune;
Oh, for a bee's experience
Of clovers and of noon!
–Emily Dickinson (1830–86)

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Jade Plants
Jade Plants

Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoors—plus, they’re long-lived. See how to care for your jade plant.
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Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden
Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Planting cover crops in the fall is becoming more popular, even in small gardens. These plants have seeds that are easy to scatter, and they do the hard work of building your soil over the winter before spring planting. Here’s advice and our charts on cover crops by region for the United States and...
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Features original, full-color illustrations.
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Planet Venus: 10 Fun Facts
Planet Venus: 10 Fun Facts

Discover 10 amazing facts about planet Venus, our neighbor! We call her sister planet, goddess of love, “morning star,” and—apparently—UFO! Read on …
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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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Tide Charts
Tide Charts

With our monthly Tide Charts, find high and low tide tables for any location in the U.S. and Canada.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena. 
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Summer Squash Pickles
Summer Squash Pickles

This summer squash pickles recipe is a great use for extra summer squash or zucchini from the garden.
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