weeds are indicator plants, grape-nut pudding, baking soda magic

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hill and dale

April the Beautiful, with streaming eyes,
Weeps o'er the havoc that rude March has made.
The dales are musical with her sweet sighs,
Tears mark her footsteps o'er the moistened glade.

–John Askham (1825–94)

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What Weeds Tell You About Your Soil
What Weeds Tell You About Your Soil
Read your weeds! They are an indicator of your soil’s health. If you have large patches of one kind of weed, your garden is trying to tell you something. Here are common weeds and what they say about your soil—plus photos. Let us know what you learn!
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Gardening Tips & Tasks
Gardening Tips & Tasks
What to do in the garden this month? Check our regional to-do list just for you!  For all 12 months of the year, we’ve put together suggestions and gardening tips specifically for your region of the country.
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Kitchen Clocks

Bold and colorful floral designs!
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5 Garden Hacks for Seed-Sowing Success
When you’re sowing your garden seeds, do it right!  Sow seeds more easily with seed tape, soak your seeds to boost germination rates, and speed up germination with our excellent tips!
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Large Wooden Matchboxes

Choose from many different bold designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.
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Grape-Nut Pudding
Grape-Nut Pudding

Guests will go nuts for this Grape-Nut pudding—a creamy custard with the cereal “crust” on the bottom.
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Extra-Handy Lazy Susan

Spins effortlessly, won’t tip, and holds a lot! Handcrafted in America by a 150-year-old basket company. Constructed with tough Appalachian white ash and brass nails. 
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The Best Uses for Baking Soda
The Best Uses for Baking Soda
Bicarbonate of soda—commonly known as “baking soda”—is a wonderful household product for much more than baking! From removing stains to cleaning teeth to even getting rid of your sweet tooth, see some of the best uses for baking soda.
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Colorful Kitchen Dish Towels

There’s nothing shy or demure about our kitchen towels! The bold prints demand attention and deserve it. They’re made of woven natural cotton, so they’re as practical as they are impressive. 
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