Plant bulbs for spring flowers, skunks, stress remedies

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, August 30, 2018

summer path

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. 
–Celia Thaxter (1835–94)
Thursday, August 30, 2018
 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.



 
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Skunks
Dealing With Skunks

 Skunks
Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify and deter skunks from your yard and garden.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.
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$8.99 (Save $6)
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar
 
Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Bulbs to Plant This Fall

 Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Fall is bulb-planting time! It’s so easy to stick bulbs in the ground—and so magical to see their colorful blooms emerge in early spring to lift your spirits. Our Fall-Planted Bulb Chart covers tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinth and more beauties, detailing hardiness zones, sun/shade, planting...
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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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$9.95
The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Bookstore Edition
 
Mashed Potatoes With Chives
Chive Mashed Potatoes

 Mashed Potatoes With Chives

Mashed Potatoes With Chives is one of our popular recipes. Sometimes a simple, classic dish is what we need!
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The Almanac Garden Hod

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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$59.95
The Almanac Garden Hod
 
Mighty Good Meat Loaf and Meatball Recipes
Meat Loaf and Meatballs

 Mighty Good Meat Loaf and Meatball Recipes
One of our favorite comfort foods is meat loaf—and let’s not forget meatballs. Here are some cooking tips and a few variations on the classic.
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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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$10.99
2019 MOON WALL CALENDAR
 
Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Stress Remedies

 Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve anxiety naturally.
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Solar Flower Stakes

Hand-painted glass petals provide a splash of fun color to your garden. Once the Sun goes down, they truly shine. Automatically turns on at dusk and off in the daylight.
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$16.99-$63.99
Solar Flower Stakes