Canada Day, July garden tasks and advice, best days

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, July 1, 2020



Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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When the heat like a mist veil floats,
And poppies flame in the rye,
And the silver note in the streamlet's throat
Has softened almost to a sigh. It is July.
–Susan Hartley Swett (1860-1907)

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The Month of July 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
The Month of July 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

Welcome July! We’re almost midway through this hottest month of our year. Next on the calendar is Bastille Day (July 14), which commemorates the start of the French Revolution. Enjoy learning a little history—and raise a toast to freedom!
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Heart Surgeon: Throw Out Your Olive Oil Now (Here’s Why)

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Canada Day 2020
Canada Day 2020

O Canada! It’s time to celebrate Canada Day! Learn the history behind this national holiday, observed this year on Wednesday, July 1. Plus, find some delicious recipes to celebrate with!
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July Birth Flowers
July Birth Flowers

July’s birth flowers—the larkspur and water lily—are dramatic head-turners, with one being the star of water features and the other capable of growing a towering spike of flowers! 
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Best Days Timetable
Best Days Timetable

With our 2021 Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!
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Gardening Tips & Tasks
Gardening Tips & Tasks

What should you do in the garden this month? Consult our 2021 monthly gardening tips and tasks tailored to your region! Learn when to do everything in the garden—from planting bulbs to pruning roses to clearing fallen leaves to putting out bird seed.
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