Simple ways to save, dragonflies, going out of town?

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, July 23, 2019

summer night
Oh, the summer night
Has a smile of light,
And she sits on a sapphire throne.
–Barry Cornwall (1787–1874)
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
Dragonflies: Facts, Symbolic Meaning, and Habitat
The Magic of Dragonflies

Dragonflies: Facts, Symbolic Meaning, and Habitat
The dragonfly and its smaller cousin, the damselfly, belong to an ancient order of insects known as Odonata and have carried symbolic meaning for centuries. Most people love to have dragonflies in their gardens, if only because dragonflies...
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Broccoli, Collards, So Many Greens! It’s Time to Plant for Fall!

Summer has only just arrived, but in early July we’re already turning our attention to starting a bountiful Fall garden.. First we sow fall Brussels sprouts in shaded seedling beds, and next we sow broccoli, cabbage, collards, and Chinese cabbage plus other nutritious, delicious fall mustards and other greens.
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Broccoli, Collards, So Many Greens! It’s Time to Plant for Fall!
 
Simple Ways to Save Money (That You Might Not Have Considered)
Simple Ways to Save

Simple Ways to Save Money (That You Might Not Have Considered)
Budgets are tight for many of us. If you’ve squeezed and squeezed and squeezed yours again, maybe these few tips can help you squeeze some more—and have a little creative fun along the way.
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How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation
Going Out of Town?

How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation
Going away this summer? With a little preparation, you can leave your garden for a week or two without worry. Follow these steps to help your garden survive your absence.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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$5.99 (Save $4)
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
 
Cures for a Sluggish Garden
Cures fo Slugs

Cures for a Sluggish Garden
They work at night under the protective cloak of darkness, slithering along on a silvery slime secreted from their own bodies. As daylight takes over the garden, they seek dank and dark places to hide from the sun.
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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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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar
 
Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie
Blackberry Pie

Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie

Try this Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie for a rich and beautiful summer dessert. If you’ve got fresh blackberries from the garden, even better!
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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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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar