Mosquito repellents and remedies, tomato hornworms, summer chicken salad

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

berries

Long about knee-deep in June,
’Bout the time strawberries melts
On the vines
–James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916)
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies
Mosquito Repellents and Remedies

Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies
Use these natural mosquito repellents and mosquito bite remedies to keep the mosquitoes away and get relief from itchy bug bites!
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3 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You

According to Dr. Marty Goldstein, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs.
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3 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You
 
2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
Updated Hurricane Forecast

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
An “extremely active” hurricane season was predicted—and it broke records! See the latest on the historic 2020 hurricane season, including how the forecasts held up to reality. Also, find your common questions and answers about Earth’s most violent storms!
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Farm Sweet Farm Jumbo Coffee Mugs

Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.
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$12.95
Farm Sweet Farm Jumbo Coffee Mugs
 
Hydrangeas
Caring for Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas
With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm in summertime that’s hard to resist. While these flowering shrubs are low-maintenance, proper care will keep them blooming. Our Hydrangea Guide provides summer plant care tips for all you need to know about growing...
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Pewter Zipper Pulls

Great for fleece coats and backpacks! Pewter zipper pulls are fun and convenient!  A stylish accessory that is also helpful for arthritic or small hands. Made in Vermont.
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$11.97
Pewter Zipper Pulls
 
Tomato Hornworms
Tomato Hornworm Remedies

Tomato Hornworms
Big, fat, and green! Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of tomato hornworms in your garden.
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2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Online Edition

Detailed weather forecasts for the entire U.S., gardening and growing, food and recipes, astronomy, tides, home remedies, trends, handy tips, history, plus lots of humor—what’s not to like?

A special website makes reading our Online Edition as easy as flipping the pages of a book. Features enlargeable type, zoom, search, printing pages, or saving as a PDF file to your device. It’s the Almanac always at your fingertips. Plus, pay no shipping charges either!  

 
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$3.95
2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Online Edition
 
Chicken Salad with Rice, Orange, and Snow Peas
Summer Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad with Rice, Orange, and Snow Peas

This light chicken salad with rice, orange, and snow peas uses cider vinegar instead of mayo.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!
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$10.99
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar