Canada Day, July garden tasks and advice, best days

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, July 1, 2020

poppy

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)
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Vegetable Gardener's Handbook
 
July's Seasonal Advice

 The Month of July 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
Welcome July! The hottest month of the year, thunderstorms are nearly as abundant as ants at a picnic. Plus, it’s the month of independence days for both the U.S. and Canada! Here’s everything to know about the month of July—including weather updates and gardening advice!
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Happy Canada Day!

 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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Birth Flower for July

 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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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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Best Days by the Moon

 Best Days Timetable
With the Almanac’s 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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July Garden Tasks

 Gardening Tips & Tasks
What to do in the garden this month? Consult our gardening calendar for monthly to-do lists. Our gardening tips and tasks tailored to your region!
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