Strawberry recipe contest!, dreaded squash bugs, 2-ingredient berry jam

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, July 5, 2019



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If ant hills are high in July,
the coming winter will be hard.
–Proverb

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Strawberry Recipe Contest
Strawberry Recipe Contest

The Strawberry Recipe Contest ended August 1, 2019. Thank you to all who entered! We will contact the winners by the submitted email.
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Easy Refrigerator Jam Without Pectin
Easy Refrigerator Jam Without Pectin

This is the easiest Refrigerator Jam Recipe with just two ingredients! All you need is sugar and fruit—no pectin necessary. Use as a “base” recipe for any berry or soft fruit. This small-batch recipe is perfect for any time you have berries on hand from the garden or market or a...
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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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Strawberry Recipe Contest
Strawberry Recipe Contest

The Strawberry Recipe Contest ended August 1, 2019. Thank you to all who entered! We will contact the winners by the submitted email.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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Squash Bugs
Squash Bugs

What are those bugs on your squash? Squash bugs, probably. Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of squash bugs in your garden.
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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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Best Shrubs for Making Privacy Hedges
Best Shrubs for Making Privacy Hedges

During summertime, we’re all excited to enjoy outdoor living again. If nosy/noisy neighbors are spoiling your enjoyment of your backyard or if a chainlink fence, dumpster, or other ugly view ruins the ambience of your outdoor space, consider a hedge as a privacy screen.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Features dramatic photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, trivia, and more.
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Watermelons
Watermelons

Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80°F during the day) and a long growing season. Here’s how to plant and grow watermelons in your garden!
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