Father's Day Full Moon, raspberry-rhubarb pie, peony care tips, cabbage worm

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Paula is digging and shaping the loam of a salvia,
Scarlet Chinese talker of summer.
Two petals of crabapple blossom blow fallen in Paula's hair
And fluff of white from a cottonwood.
–Carl Sandburg (1878–1902)

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Father's Day 2021
Father's Day 2021
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2021! Ever wondered how Father’s Day came to be? It’s more than a Hallmark holiday. Father’s Day was first celebrated after the worst mining accident in U.S. history. Learn all about Father’s Day—including fun ideas, quotes, and recipes to celebrate the role of...
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Protect Your Garden from Cabbage Worms
Protect Your Garden from Cabbage Worms
Cabbage worms can be devastating to an otherwise-healthy garden. Here are a few things you might not know about these garden pests, as well as several ways to keep your plants safe from them. Remember: knowledge is power!
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Why Peonies Should Be In Your Garden
Why Peonies Should Be In Your Garden
One of the most magnificent mainstays of the garden is the common herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora). See six reasons why peonies should be in your garden—plus excellent tips on planting and caring for these beauties. (Don’t forget to support their heads!)
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Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie
Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie

When rhubarb is in season, pie comes to mind.
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Poison Oak: Identification and Treatment
Poison Oak: Identification and Treatment
“Leaves of three, let it be!” “Hairy vine, no friend of mine!” Learn how to spot poison oak, tell the difference between poison oak and poison ivy, and treat a poison oak rash. 
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