Peas, a no-dig garden, slow cooker recipes

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Pleiades NASA

"See us cuddle and hug," say the Pleiades,
"All six in a ring: it keeps us warm:
We huddle together like birds in a storm:
It's bitter weather tonight."

–Robert Graves (1895–1985)

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Field to Fork Cookbook > Learn More
 
Peas
Peas
Peas are not difficult to grow. Once they come up, they exhibit terrific growth spurts and can make a lovely wall of green through the garden. Here are some tried-and-true tips to grow, plant, and pick peas. Pea Growing  
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Wind Chimes, Bells, and Spinners!

Loads of designs! Made from brass, rust-proof aluminum, cast iron, ceramic, and wood.
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No-Dig Gardening | No-Till Gardening
Tired of the garden shovel? Sore from pulling weeds every day? Discover how no-dig gardening can help save your back while boosting your soil’s health. It allows the beneficial organisms in your soil to thrive undisturbed, making it a better place for your plants to grow. Mother...
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Pewter Earrings

Handmade in Vermont. Choose from dragonflies, butterflies, hummingbirds, hearts, and four-leaf clover!
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The Almanac in America
The Almanac in America
In all my years of experience in publishing The Old Farmer’s Almanac, holding one up before a friend or visitor has never failed to produce a smile. Exactly why this is, I do not know. However, as almanacs are of so ancient an origin, I believe that when a 21st-century person sees one, the...
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Teal Dragonfly Purse Mirror

Dragonfly on the front, mirror on the back. Made of fine pewter in Vermont.

 
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Comfort Food Recipes from The Old Farmer's Almanac
Comfort Food Recipes from The Old Farmer's Almanac
Ready for some amazing comfort food recipes? We’ve got macaroni and cheese, meatballs, lasagna, warm soup, chocolate desserts, and something new!
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Iron Pig Doorstop

Makes a nice doorstop or decoration. Measures 4 inches by 8 inches.
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5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage
5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage
If you haven’t eaten cabbage in a while, we urge you to look again at this healthy, unsung hero of the vegetable world. Want beautiful skin, to lose weight, a great immune system? See five great reasons to eat (and grow) cabbage!
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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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