Chicken breeds, full Sturgeon Moon, zuke pancakes

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, August 26, 2018

spider web

Spinner of the silken snare, 
Fell Arachne in your lair, 
Tell me, if your powers can tell, 
How you do your work so well! 

Weaving on in light and dark, 
Segment and concentric arc, 
Lace-like, gossamer designs, 
Strict to geometric lines.

–Henry Sylvester Cornell (1831–86)
Sunday, August 26, 2018
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Sturgeon Moon Today

 The Full Moon: August
Each month, we explain the traditional names of the full Moon along with some fascinating Moon facts.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition
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Garlic in the Fall

 Planting Garlic in the Fall
Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize your harvest!
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Vern Ader's Weed Spinner
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Zucchini Pancakes

 Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes are a great way to serve summer’s most abundant vegetable. They go well with most meats and can even be served as a main course.
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Healing Honey Remedies

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Looking for a natural alternative to common over-the-counter medications? The cure may be closer than you think. Learn more about natural remedies using honey!
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