Growing the great pumpkin, 4 fishing tips, best brownies

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Daily Newsletter for Saturday, May 23, 2020

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Hard is his herte that loveth nought
In May, whan al this mirth is wrought.
–Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400)
Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Almanac Garden Guide
 
Pumpkins
Growing the Great Pumpkin

Pumpkins
Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins!
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Planning Irrigation for your Garden
How to Irrigate the Garden

Planning Irrigation for your Garden
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Seven-Layer Salad

Seven-Layer Salad

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Best Brownies
Best Brownies!

Best Brownies

Everybody has a favorite brownie recipe, but these homemade brownies are hard to beat! Moist, rich, and fudgy.
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The Four Fundamentals of Successful Fishing
4 Fishing Tips from Experts

The Four Fundamentals of Successful Fishing
Here are tried-and-true fishing tips from an expert fisherman. Think of this as the “four fundamentals” of fishing—from when to fish for what to using the right bait for the right fish. 
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