Beneficial bugs, when the Moon rises, freezing herbs

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, July 16, 2020

clyde

How sweet to move at summer's eve
By Clyde's meandering stream,
When Sol in joy is seen to leave
The earth with crimson beam;
When islands that wandered far
Above his sea couch lie,
And here and there some gem-like star
Re-opes its sparkling eye.
–Andrew Park (1807–63)
Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Beneficial Bugs

Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Some bugs are good for the garden! Here’s a list of some of the best beneficial insects to have in your gardening space, with pictures and tips for attracting them.
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How to Freeze and Dry Herbs
Freezing and Drying Herbs

How to Freeze and Dry Herbs
Don’t waste those fresh garden herbs! Freezing herbs is easy; there’s no need to blanch. Or, some herbs can simply be air-dried or dried in a dehydrator. Here’s how to freeze and dry herbs—as well as which herbs are best for freezing versus drying.
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The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club

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Watering Cans and Can’ts
Watering Cans and Can'ts

Watering Cans and Can’ts
Plants may not need 8 glasses of water each day, but they appreciate a drink on a fairly regular basis. Learn how best to give them their required dosage of H2O so that they are as fit as a fiddlehead.
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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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When Will the Moon Rise Tonight?
When the Moon is Visible

When Will the Moon Rise Tonight?
What is tonight’s moonrise time? Find out how to calculate when the Moon will rise tonight. Also, why is the new Moon invisible and why can we sometimes see the Moon during the day? Find out the answers to these questions.

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Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Up your ice cream game with our homemade Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches!
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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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