Best fishing days, how to apply fertilizer, making trellises and supports

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, April 5, 2019

thrush

Now, if to be an April-fool
Is to delight in the song of the thrush,
To long for the swallow in air’s blue hollow,
And the nightingale’s riotous music-gush.

–Mortimer Collins (1827–76) 
Friday, April 5, 2019
 95th day of the year


Franklin Chang-Diaz (astronaut) was born on this day in 1950.
Charlton Heston (actor) died on this day in 2008.
 
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How to Apply Fertilizer

 How to Apply Fertilizers to Your Garden
We apply fertilizer to make our plants grow better. But when do we apply fertilizer? And how do we apply fertilizer to the garden? In one page, we’ll cover the basics of using fertilizer in your garden.
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Making Veggies Supports

 Building Trellises and Supports for Climbing Vegetables
If you’re growing climbing peas, beans, cucumbers, or other vining plants, you’ll need to build supports to help them grow skyward. Providing support also means you can pack more sprawling plants, such as squashes and melons, into your space by training them upward instead. Here’s how to build supports for your climbing veggies!
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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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$47.97
 
Easter Bread Recipe

 Greek Easter Bread With Red Eggs (Lambropsomo)

Lambropsomo is the traditional Greek Easter bread. Red eggs are tucked into the dough to symbolize the blood of Jesus Christ.
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Large Wooden Matches

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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$4.99
 
Dandelion Pesto

 Dandelion Pesto

Dandelion pesto is a wonderful recipe made with spring greens right from your own yard!
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The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Ant Repellent
Repels Black, Red, Fire, Crazy, Sweet, and Carpenter Ants!
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$11.97
 
Pests Inside the Home

 When Pests Invade the Home
Every rural, suburban, or urban household runs into various problems with pests or—to use the broadest possible term—nature. 
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. 
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$12.95