Blossom-end rot, 3 easy herbs, dianthus, homemade ketchup

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, June 8, 2020

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O fields in June's fair verdure drest,
And vocal now with birds and bees!
–Henry Stevenson Washburn (1813–1903)
Monday, June 8, 2020
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Controlling Blossom-End Rot

 Blossom-End Rot
Here are tips on how to identify, control, and prevent blossom-end rot on your tomatoes and other garden plants.
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3 Easy Herbs

 3 Easy Herbs Any Beginner Gardener Can Grow
If you’re new to gardening, we recommend three versatile herbs: basil, cilantro, and parsley. Fresh vegetables from the garden are great, but it’s herbs that give the final flourish to our cooking—and they taste much better fresh from the garden. In this article (with video), we’ll help you grow leafy herbs and share our tips for making more for free, too!
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Growing Dianthus Flowers

 Dianthus Flowers: A Rock Garden Favorite
When my dianthuses start to bloom in June, I know that summer is not far behind. Also called pinks, these pretty cottage garden classics are long-blooming, prolific, and fragrant through the summer. Discover six different types of dianthus for the home gardener—from creeping rock garden ground covers to tall, 24-inch flowering plants.
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June 1 Hurricane Forecast

 2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
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Garden Guide Online Edition
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Homemade Ketchup Recipe

 Tammy's Homemade Ketchup

Our mother’s homemade ketchup is a favorite memory, and Tammy’s Homemade Ketchup reminds us of its delicious from-scratch taste.
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