Apple cider vinegar, avoid bulb problems, indoor herbs

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 10, 2018

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)
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Growing Herbs Indoors
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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15 Flower Bulb Growing Tips (to Avoid Bulb Problems)
Avoid Bulb Problems Now

15 Flower Bulb Growing Tips (to Avoid Bulb Problems)
We adore spring bulbs (which you plant in the fall!). The flowers return year after year, delighting us with color after a long winter. However, we know that some people wonder why all of their bulbs did not come up. Here are 15 tips on growing bulbs—and avoiding bulb problems later.
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When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit
When to Pick Each Veggie

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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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition

Special hardcover edition with new, useful, and entertaining matter! Also featuring astronomical tables, tides, holidays, eclipses, and weather forecasts for all 18 regions of the United States.
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How to Make Fire Cider
Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic

How to Make Fire Cider
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 promote health. See how to make fire cider!
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