Lucky bamboo, fast Asian greens for fall, tomato jam

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, August 24, 2020



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a fly says hi

On this scene enter—winged, horned, and spined—
A longlegs, a moth, and a Dumbledore;
While 'mid my page that idly stands
A sleepy fly, that rubs its hands.
—Thomas Hardy (1840—1928)

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How to Grow Lucky Bamboo
How to Grow Lucky Bamboo

For Chinese New Year (or any other time of year), an auspicious gift is a lucky bamboo plant. Learn the meaning behind lucky bamboo and get some helpful growing tips!
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Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be"

Tony Horton says he’s found a much more effective way to fight age-related muscle loss - and even build new muscle - that has nothing to do with exercise. Click Here To Watch His Presentation >>
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Types of Asian Greens: Fast Growers for Fall!
Types of Asian Greens: Fast Growers for Fall!

On a ninety-degree day it is hard to imagine that fall is just around the corner. Greens are the stars of the fall vegetable garden. For something new and different, give these Asian greens a try. All will germinate fast in warm, late summer soil. Turn over a new leaf and learn more about types of...
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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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Predicting Snow for the Summer of 1816
Predicting Snow for the Summer of 1816

Here’s a peculiar prediction: Legend says that a July forecast of “rain, hail, and snow” mistakenly appeared in The 1816 Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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Tomato Jam
Tomato Jam

Ever tried making Tomato Jam? In this easy spread, juicy tomatoes are paired with fresh ginger, cinnamon, and citrus.
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Tips for Gardening in Extreme Heat
Tips for Gardening in Extreme Heat

I like hot summers but I know that my opinion is in the minority, though, when I hear fellow gardeners complaining about the heat and humidity. Whether you like it hot or not, it is important to take care while working outside. Here are a few tips to help you cope with heat in the ...
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