When watermelon's ripe, extend the season, chicken with thyme

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 3, 2018

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Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons: It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.
–Walt Whitman (1819–92)
Monday, September 3, 2018
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When Watermelon's Ripe

 How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe
Every year I am faced with the same dilemma: how to tell if a watermelon is ripe. Muskmelons are easy; they will slip right off the vine at the peak of perfection. However, watermelons remain firmly attached even when they are overripe.
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Extend the Growing Season

 Extend the Growing Season: Cold Frames, Row Covers, and Ideas
Extend your growing season into the colder months so that you can harvest fresh food from your garden later in the year.
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The Almanac Weather Rock

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Birthstone for September

 September Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The September birthstone, the sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire.
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Kitchen Clocks

Bold and colorful floral designs!
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Chicken With Thyme

 Chicken Breast With Lemon and Thyme

Simple and delicious, this Chicken Breast With Lemon and Thyme recipe makes a wonderful summer supper.
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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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September's Horoscope

 Monthly Horoscope for September 2018
Here’s your monthly horoscope for September 2018. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs.
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Handcare Caddies

A silver-toned caddy holding luxurious foaming hand soap and rich lotion together in one place. Very elegant, very convenient. Choose from different luxurious scents!
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