Building a raised bed step-by-step, spring peepers, 10 pretty pansies, dream cake

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lamb and wisteria

What is the roar of a lion, 
If it ends in the bleat of a lamb, March?
–Mark Cook (1854–1882) 

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10 Pretty Pansy Varieties
10 Pretty Pansy Varieties
Flowers are starting to appear for sale in the garden centers—and that means pansies. Get to know this old-fashioned “flower with a face” and discover 10 different varieties!
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Best Natural Fertilizer On Earth!

Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin-free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher-quality fruits and vegetables. Will not wash out of soil.
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Why Sunlight is Good for You!
Why Sunlight is Good for You!
Few seem to realize that the Sun in April is as strong as it is in August, especially once we hit the middle of the month. Solar fear and confusion still abound. The marketing of ultrablocking sunscreens and special sun-protective clothing plays into these fears. I certainly got repeatedly...
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All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent

The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
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Dream Cake Squares
Dream Cake Squares

These Dream Cake Squares are quick, easy, and practically foolproof. Both crunchy and chewy, they taste like a dream indeed!  
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Crossbody Purses for Cell Phones by Chala

Top-seller! Available in different nature-inspired designs! Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.
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A Spring Song: Wood Frogs, Peepers, and a Frog Chorus
A Spring Song: Wood Frogs, Peepers, and a Frog Chorus
The wood frog, which literally freezes its body, comes back from the dead. The spring peeper calls out at the end of winter. Learn all about our fascinating frog friends—and listen to their calls!
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Bright and Bold Umbrellas

These sturdy umbrellas come in several nature-inspired designs.
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