Moonrise times, Watermelon Day!, August garden tasks

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, August 3, 2020



Monday, August 3, 2020
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August brings the sheaves of corn,
Then the harvest home is borne.
–Sara Coleridge (1802–52)

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Moonrise & Moonset Calculator
Moonrise & Moonset Calculator

When will the Moon be visible tonight? Use our Moonrise and Moonset Calculator to find out when the Moon will rise and set in your location. Also see which planets will be visible in the sky, including what time to look for them and where.
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Digestive Trick To Clean Your Bowels

What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides.
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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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National Watermelon Day: August 3
National Watermelon Day: August 3

August 3 is National Watermelon Day and one of our favorite holidays in August! Watermelon is the perfect treat for a warm summer day. See how to pick the best watermelon and delicious watermelon recipes!
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2021 Almanac Gardening Club

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Monthly Horoscope for August
Monthly Horoscope for August

Here’s your horoscope for August 2020. If you follow the ancient practice of astrology, see the month’s at-a-glance predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Take a gander at what’s in store for you.
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress
Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress

Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve anxiety naturally.
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2021 Engagement Calendar

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