Plums, starting herb cuttings, drying flowers

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, August 29, 2018

rain on great plains

In the country, on every side,
Where far and wide,
Like a leopard's tawny and spotted hide,
Stretches the plain,
To the dry grass and the drier grain
How welcome is the rain!
–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1801–82)
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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Starting Herbs From Cuttings

Starting Herbs from Cuttings
Grow new herbs from cuttings easily and for free! Late summer is the perfect time to do this, although cuttings can be taken almost anytime.
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Plums
Growing Plums

Plums
Ever thought about growing plums? If grown in the right spot, plums can be prolific producers and add beauty to your backyard. Plus, plums are delicious cooked in jams and cakes or eaten right out of hand! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest plums!
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Chicken Satay
Easy Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

Skewered chicken flavored with peanuts and spices, this Chicken Satay is exotic enough to thrill the grownups, but mild enough for kids.
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Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.
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Good Hunting, Disputing Deacons, and More Humor
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Good Hunting, Disputing Deacons, and More Humor
It’s time for another edition of “Humor Me” from The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Read at your own risk!
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How to Dry Flowers from the Garden
Drying Flowers

How to Dry Flowers from the Garden
Have you tried air-drying flowers to brighten those gray days of fall and winter? Here’s how to dry flowers so that they look great—not just old!
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