Lavender for sleep, pH soil levels, growing yarrow

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, August 31, 2020

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Build a castle, comb a beach; summer's ripe as any peach!
–The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1996
Monday, August 31, 2020
 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.



 
Almanac Gardening Club
 
Lavender for Health and Home
Lavender for Sleep and More

Lavender for Health and Home
Lavender is more than just a pretty plant. This fragrant perennial has been revered throughout the ages for its ability to breathe a sense of clarity and calm into every cupboard, room or beauty product in which it dwells. It has long been used as a remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and...
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How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly
 
Soil pH Levels for Plants
pH Soil for Plants

Soil pH Levels for Plants
What is your soil’s pH level? Every plant prefers a different level of acidity. Use this soil pH chart to find which pH level is best for your garden plants. Then, learn how to adjust it accordingly!
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Foaming Hand Soap

These luxurious and fragrant soaps contain shea butter and aloe vera for gentle moisturizing. Choose from many different scents while supplies last. Each comes in a good-looking, generously-sized bottle.
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Foaming Hand Soap
 
Yarrow
Yarrow Guide

Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant that’s popular with pollinators and practically care-free, making it perfect for borders, ground covers, and open meadows. Here’s how to grow yarrow in your garden!
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The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac

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Lavender Scones
Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

Your guests will feel like royalty when you present these Lavender Scones. Optional: Garnish with fresh lavender flowers.
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2021 Moon Calendar

This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Added bonus: best days for fishing and other activities based on the Moon.
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2021 Moon Calendar
 
Refrigerator or Freezer Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam Recipe

Refrigerator or Freezer Blackberry Jam

This super-easy Blackberry Jam recipe has so much flavor and it’s not too sweet! Plus, no special equipment or ingredients are necessary for our no-fuss jam.
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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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2021 Engagement Calendar