Caring for petunias, how to make ice cream, no-cook recipes!

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Daily Newsletter for Saturday, June 27, 2020

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A child said What is the grass? fetching it to me with full hands;
How could I answer the child? I do not know what it is any more than he.
I guess it must be the flag of my disposition, out of hopeful green stuff woven.
–Walt Whitman (1819–92)
Saturday, June 27, 2020
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Planner
 
Petunias
Caring for Petunias

Petunias
Often grown as annuals, petunias are one of the most popular flowers because of their long flowering period. As with most annuals, they get leggy by midsummer, so you’ll want to prune the shoots back to about half their length. See how to plant and take care of your petunias to...
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Reasons to Use Row Covers
Uses for Row Covers

Reasons to Use Row Covers
If you are searching for a chemical-free way to defeat the insects that threaten your crops, have you considered using fabric row covers? Many gardeners think of them for frost protection but they also form an excellent barrier for excluding many insects. We cover...
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10 Best No-Cook Recipes
Stay Out of the Hot Kitchen!

10 Best No-Cook Recipes
Don’t feel like cooking after a hot or hectic day? Check out these no-cook recipes. From cool soups to protein-rich salads to sandwich suppers, none of these recipes will have you heating up the oven (or yourself).
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How to Make Old-Fashioned Ice Cream at Home
How to Make Ice Cream

How to Make Old-Fashioned Ice Cream at Home
Learn how to make homemade old-fashioned ice cream by making it yourself in a hand-crank freezer, plus learn all about the history of ice cream and find some great ice cream recipes.
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Preserving Your Harvest Safely
Preserving Safely

Preserving Your Harvest Safely
Millions of Americans will can, freeze, dry, pickle, and ferment the abundance of summer fruits and vegetables from their home gardens and local farms. Here are a few things you should keep in mind to keep your hard-earned harvest safe to eat.
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