Growing roses, your planting calendar, plants for hummingbirds

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, April 7, 2019

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In the springtime: April violets glow
In wayside nooks, close clustering into groups,
Like shy elves hiding from traveller's eye.

–Thomas Buchanan Read (1822–72)
Sunday, April 7, 2019
 97th day of the year


 
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Your Local Planting Calendar

 Planting Calendar
Wondering when to plant what? Check out our Planting Calendar to see when to start seeds and plant outdoors in your area!
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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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Roses Growing Guide

 Roses
Ready to plant and grow roses in your garden? Our Growing Guide for Roses will get you started—with advice on how to take care of roses and prune roses, too. We also share our recommendations on the best types of roses to grow, as well as tips on controlling rose pests such as Japanese beetles.
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Tired of Too Many Lawn Tasks and Not Having the Right Equipment?
It’s Spring and time to take care of the many lawn projects that await you. Wouldn’t it be great to have a single reliable power source that accepts multiple attachments to tackle all sorts of jobs? ECHO’s Pro Attachment Series(TM) is the answer.
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Plants for Hummers

 Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
Do you love to watch hummingbirds fly around your garden? Learn which types of plants attract hummingbirds and how to create a hummingbird-friendly environment in your garden!
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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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When's the April Moon?

 Full Moon for April 2020
April’s full Moon rises on the night of Tuesday, April 7. Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon will also be a spectacular supermoon! Here’s everything you should know about the Moon this month, including facts, folklore, and Moon phase dates.
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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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An Easter Dessert?

 The Best-Ever Carrot Cake

The Best-Ever Carrot Cake is moist, rich, and topped with a tasty cream-cheese frosting. We’ve tested this reader recipe, and trust us—it’s aptly named!
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Cricket Garden Sculpture
Over a foot long and made of cast iron!
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$39.95