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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, May 8, 2019

apple blossom

May is a green as no other,
May is much sun through small leaves,
May is soft earth,
And apple-blossoms.
–Amy Lowell (1874–1925)

 
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
128th day of the year


Melissa Gilbert (actress) was born on this day in 1964.
Jeanne Cooper (actress) died on this day in 2013.
 
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Rhubarb Recipes

Favorite Rhubarb Recipes
Ready for rhubarb recipes? We love the classic rhubarb pie, but you also can’t go wrong with a rhubarb crisp, crumb, cake, muffins, or bread! We also have recipes for rhubarb sauce, jam, chutney, and soup!
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Feeding Your Plants for Free
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Container Food Gardening

Container Gardening with Vegetables
Container gardening is an easy way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space! If you have a small garden or simply a patio, balcony, or rooftop, explore the magical world of gardening in pots!
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Purslane: Health Benefits and Recipes
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The Best Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard
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