Black pepper, midsummer garden help, zucchini holiday?

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Daily Newsletter for Saturday, August 8, 2020



Saturday, August 8, 2020
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In the grey summer garden I shall find you
With day-break and the morning hills behind you.
There will be rain-wet roses; stirs of wings;
And down the wood a thrush that wakes and sings.
–Siegfried Sassoon (1886–1967)

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Where Does Black Pepper Come From?
Where Does Black Pepper Come From?

Most of us have a pepper shaker on our kitchen table, but do you know where that pepper actually comes from? Learn all about black pepper, including its history, health benefits, and even how it contributed to European exploration...
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2021 Almanac Gardening Club

Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone.
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Favorite Zucchini Recipes
Favorite Zucchini Recipes

How many ways can you use zucchini? How about zucchini bread, zucchini pizza, zucchini relish, fried zucchini, zucchini pancakes—OK, we’ll stop there. We hope you enjoy our collection!
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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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Summer Gardening Tips to Keep Your Garden Growing
Summer Gardening Tips to Keep Your Garden Growing

If you planted your first-ever vegetable garden this year, good for you! By now, we hope you’ve harvested some garden goodies. But the heat of summer is upon us, the weeds are taking over, and bugs have moved in. Now what do you do? Here are some tips to keep that “Covid-19” garden going full tilt.
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The Thrush's Magical Song
The Thrush's Magical Song

This time of year brings a special treat—the flute-like songs of thrushes. What’s amazing is that the thrush sings a musical series—and this songster can easily sing over 50 distinct songs! Learn more about the magical thrush of the forest.
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2021 Calendars

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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

In the kitchen, a fruit fly infestation can be a truly annoying experience. Here’s how to get rid of fruit flies, including how to make your own fruit fly trap!
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2021 Engagement Calendar

This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more!
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