Planting strawberries, easy fruit to grow, fried dandelion blossoms

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, March 25, 2020



Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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And time remembered is grief forgotten,
And frosts are slain and flowers begotten,
And in green underwood and cover
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.
–Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909)

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Almanac Garden Guide
 
Strawberries
Strawberries

If you plan to enter the world of growing fruit, strawberries are one of the easiest fruit to grow and great for beginners. Plus, homegrown strawberries are far more flavorful than what you’ll ever find in a grocery store. Why? The sugar in berries converts to starch soon after they’re picked....
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Top U.S. Vet Reveals: The Worst Dog Food You Can Buy

 

Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it.
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Planning an Easy Fruit Garden
Planning an Easy Fruit Garden

Are you keen to grow fruit?  See how to plan a low-maintenance fruit garden. There are some simple guidelines to follow which can improve the overall health of your plants and increase your harvest.
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What's the best book for kids who are always bored?

Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities in The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 8! Whether your kiddos are reading on their own or you’re reading with them, The Almanac for Kids provides plenty of intriguing stories for anyone who’s a kid at heart!
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Fried Dandelion Blossoms
Fried Dandelion Blossoms

Before you rid your lawn of dandelions, harvest a few and try these yummy Fried Dandelion Blossoms.
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook

All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference eBook for your computer or tablet that includes all of our expertise.
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A few notes about noise, sound, quiet, silence & health
A few notes about noise, sound, quiet, silence & health

Shortly after returning from a long hike in the woods near my house, an online news headline caught my attention: Noise is No. 1 quality-of-life complaint in NYC. Let’s quietly contemplate how noise and silence affects our health and happiness.
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Garden Guide Online Edition

Enjoy instant access—from your tablet or computer! The Garden Guide’s large, full-color pages are loaded with “Purple Power” colorful choices for better health as well as general information, landscaping basics, the magic of mushrooms and easy DIY planting projects.
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DIY Face and Hair Masks: Nourishment From the Kitchen!
DIY Face and Hair Masks: Nourishment From the Kitchen!

For centuries, people have been using fruits, vegetables and other natural products to nourish their skin and hair. Here are four easy DIY recipes: for a cucumber face mask, honey yogurt face mask, banana hair mask, and lip color. All use products straight from your kitchen! Have fun!
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Bold Kitchen Aprons

There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.
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