Powdery mildew, herbal folklore, fridge dill pickles

Daily Newsletter for Monday, August 27, 2018

grapes

BESIDE the country road with truant grace
Wild carrot lifts its circles of white lace.
From vines whose interwoven branches drape
The old stone walls, come pungent scents of grape.
–Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929)
Monday, August 27, 2018
239th day of the year


Tom Ford (fashion designer) was born on this day in 1961.
Stevie Ray Vaughan (blues musician) died on this day in 1990.
 
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Powdery Mildew Remedies

Powdery Mildew
Wondering about that white fungus on your plants? The fungal disease powdery mildew affects a wide variety of plants and takes away a plant’s nutrients. This causes the plant to bloom less and become weaker.
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Eat Colorful Plants

Eat the Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables for Health
We’ve all been told to “eat your veggies.” Let’s advance that to say, “eat your colorful veggies.” The pigments of vegetables and fruit are amazing at protecting plants—and us! Each plant color offers a different health benefit so you need variety. We have a handy chart so you can simply select produce from four different color groups to improve your body’s health. Isn’t nature amazing? 
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Hardcover Collector's Edition

Forecasts, fun, facts, folklore, and FREE GIFTS!
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Tomato Recipes!

The Best Tomato Recipes EVER
There’s nothing like juicy tomatoes in season, especially right off the vine. We’ve got the best tomato recipes ever—from our best salsa to tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes!  Let’s make the most of the summer harvest. From juicy tomato salad recipes to glorious gazpacho soup, we’ve got recipes to enjoy tomatoes all summer long!
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Try the Weed Spinner!

All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him. 
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Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Looking for an easy dill pickle recipe? These crunchy, sour, and delightfully dilly Refrigerator Dill Pickles are the way to go.
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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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Herbal Folklore

Herbal Folklore and Old-Fashioned Tips
We all know that herbs make great companions in the garden and kitchen. Herbs also have a long history as a natural remedy—and many other more unusual uses, too! Read on…
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Bookstore Edition

Includes a FREE 2019 Weather Watcher’s Calendar. That’s a $9.99 value!
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