5 common chicken health problems, succession gardening chart, pancakes

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, June 26, 2020



Friday, June 26, 2020
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dawn

The dawn was apple-green,
The sky was green wine held up in the Sun,
The Moon was a golden petal between.

–D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930)

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Digital Garden Guide
 
Common Chicken Health Problems
Common Chicken Health Problems

Keeping backyard chickens is a fun and relatively easy experience. However, just like a pet, chickens can fall ill at times. While the prospect of chickens becoming sick can be scary, the most common health problems in chickens can usually be treated easily from home. In this new article, we will...
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There Is One Protein That Can Restart Your "Fat Burner", And No, It's Not Red Meat

Most Americans struggle with weight gain, junk food cravings, and even belly bloat. The blame is commonly pointed towards a bad metabolism, poor genetics, and even old age. A new breakthrough discovery shows that the real culprit is linked to one extremely common protein. Learn More >>
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Succession Gardening Chart
Succession Gardening Chart

See our successive gardening chart listing last planting dates for second-season crops. To calculate the best time to plant your second (or third!) vegetable crop, look at the first expected frost dates in the chart and choose the date that comes closest.
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The Almanac is the perfect stocking stuffer!

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a delightful stocking surprise for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Enjoy a holiday season filled with wit and wisdom from your favorite Old Farmer. The Almanac is guaranteed to make people smile and to tickle your funny bones. Order today to get your Almanacs in time for the holidays!
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Avoid Gardener Aches, Pains, and Injury
Avoid Gardener Aches, Pains, and Injury

The smell of Bengay and Icy Hot mixed with bug spray is a sure sign that the gardening season is in full swing. Yes, cases of “gardener’s back” or “weeder’s wrist” or “pruner’s neck” are going around. Here’s how to avoid the hazards of gardening!
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Gardeners love it so much, we had to print more! Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.
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How to Control Pests Without Harming Beneficial Bugs

How do you get rid of pests while boosting beneficial bugs? Finding the right balance can be tricky. In this article (with video), learn how to pest-proof your garden before winter to eliminate pest problems while giving the “good guys” a safe habitat.
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2021 Calendars

SHIPPING NOW! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watcher’s, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars.
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Best Homemade Pancake Recipes
Best Homemade Pancake Recipes

Some of the best homemade pancake recipes are also the simplest. All on one page, find our best buttermilk, whole-grain, special diet, and flavored pancakes, including our “master pancake” recipe which can be flavored in many ways. 
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The Almanac Garden Hod

Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.
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