Houseplant care, corn salad, best curry dip

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, August 23, 2018

sleeping cow

A day of torpor in the sullen heat
Of Summer's passion: In the sluggish stream
The panting cattle lave their lazy feet,
With drowsy eyes, and dream.
–James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916)
Thursday, August 23, 2018
235th day of the year


Barbara Eden (actress) was born on this day in 1931.
Bobby Bonds (baseball player) died on this day in 2003.
 
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Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad

This Summer Corn Salad uses the best of the summer harvest and is packed full of flavor, with a wonderful crunch from the fresh vegetables!
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The Triple Calla Lily

This is the hottest new item of 2018. The Triple Calla Lily garden ornament is available for preorder at HappyGardens.com! This item will ship out September 15th. Be sure not to miss out, as these lilies are sure to sell out! Receive 20% off your first order at Happy Gardens with the use of promo code “Happy20” at checkout!
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Best Curry Dip

East Indian Curry Dip

This East Indian Curry Dip captures the warm, spicy curry flavor in a cream cheese base, and sets it off with mango chutney and crunchy almond.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook

Keeps avid weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years! 
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$14.95
 
Houseplant Care

Houseplant Care Guide
Houseplants can add color, beauty, and character to your living space! Here are a few key tips for keeping houseplants happy and healthy in your home.
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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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$9.99
 
Silver-Leafed Plant Pictures

Silver Foliage Plants: Add a Touch of Silver!
One of the joys of summer is attending garden tours. This time of year, many private gardens are open to the public, usually to support a local organization. One garden really knocked our socks off—featuring silver foliage plants to tie the garden together.
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Retro Advertising Thermometer

Official thermometer of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Made in the USA from metal.
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$23.97
 
Got Silverfish?

Silverfish
Half-eaten pages in your books? Chewed-through boxes in your pantry? These are signs of a silverfish infestation. Here’s how to identify, get rid of, and prevent silverfish infestations in the home.
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Glass Sun Catchers

Lots of colors and designs to choose from!
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$8.95-$12.95