Poison ivy remedies, popover pizza, our quiet Sun

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days; 
Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, 
And over it softly her warm ear lays.   
–James Russell Lowell (1819–91)

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The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Planner
 
Poison Ivy: Identifying and Treating Poison Ivy Rashes
Poison Ivy: Identifying and Treating Poison Ivy Rashes
Misconceptions about poison ivy have led desperate sufferers to adopt some pretty bizarre cures. Here are some tried-and-true home remedies that can be helpful in treating poison ivy rash. But the best way to foil the itch is by minding the old saying, “Leaflets three, let it be.”
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Solar Cycle 25: The Sun is Heating Up
Solar Cycle 25: The Sun is Heating Up
Solar Cycle 25 is heating up! Will this new solar cycle be a wild one or a washout? Learn more about predictions regarding the next solar cycle, sunspots, solar flares, and auroras!
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How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly

Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now”
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Small-Space Gardening: 5 Tips for Growing More
Small-Space Gardening: 5 Tips for Growing More
Grow more in less space with interplanting, succession planting, and other techniques. Robin has five simple gardening tips for ensuring a bountiful harvest, even if you only have a small space to work with! 
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The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club

Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club—Become a Charter Member Today and Save 57%! 
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Italian Vegetable Popover Pizza
Italian Vegetable Popover Pizza

In our Italian Vegetable Popover Pizza recipe, the “crust” is on top. It’s packed with fresh veggies and herbs and oh-so-yummy.
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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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