Apple cider vinegar, avoid bulb problems, indoor herbs

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 10, 2018



Monday, September 10, 2018
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woodlot

September strews the woodlot o'er
With many a brilliant color;
The world is brighter than before,
Why should our hearts be duller?
–Thomas W. Parsons (1819–92)

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Growing Herbs Indoors
Growing Herbs Indoors

Even just a few pots of herbs indoors can supply you with wonderful flavors at your fingertips year-round. All you need is a sunny windowsill or grow lights. Here are seven herbs that will grow well indoors and provide you with beauty, flavor, and scents into winter!
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Flower Bulb Problems and Solutions
Flower Bulb Problems and Solutions

Wondering why your garden bulbs didn’t flower? Or, perhaps why your tulips are not coming up? See 20 tips on avoiding bulb problems, plus planting bulbs properly so that they bloom return year after year, delighting us with color in spring and summer!
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When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit
When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit

How do you know when to harvest vegetables, fruit and herbs? Here’s expert advice on how to pick vegetables and fruit at the peak of flavor. For example, zucchini is harvested when 6 to 8 inches long. Pick early and pick often! See our entire list of common crops and the harvesting criteria for...
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How to Make Fire Cider to Boost Health
How to Make Fire Cider to Boost Health

Fire cider is a traditional folk recipe made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. It’s a potent tonic that’s been used generations as a remedy to ward off sickness and boost health. See how to make fire cider!
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