Planting strawberries, easy fruit to grow, fried dandelion blossoms

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Daily Newsletter for 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)
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
 85th day of the year


 
Almanac Garden Guide
 
Planting Strawberries

 Strawberries
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 it’s picked. Plus, strawberries are probably the easiest of the fruits to grow! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest strawberries in your garden.
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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.
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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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