Picking apples, frost protection, 15 must-make apple recipes

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 21, 2020



Monday, September 21, 2020
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The grasses are light brown
and the ocean comes in
under the fleet from last night
which dozes now in the early morning.
–Joanne Kyger (1934–2017)

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Apples
Apples

Many gardeners dream of growing their own juicy apples. However, growing fruit takes long-term commitment—from pruning apple trees for good form to pest control—for success. Here’s our expert advice on planting, growing, and harvesting apples.
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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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Protecting Your Garden From Frost
Protecting Your Garden From Frost

Frost injures many plants. When the weather report calls for freezing temperatures overnight, don’t stumble around in the dark covering your cold-sensitive plants. Prepare with our tips on how to protect your garden from frost and also design your garden to reduce frost damage—plus...
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The Misunderstood Equinox
The Misunderstood Equinox

Can you balance an egg on the autumnal equinox? Does the Sun rise due east and set due west for all of us on Earth? Why did the date of the equinox change? How is it related to the Harvest Moon? Bob separates autumnal equinox facts from fiction.
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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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Apple Recipes: 15 Favorites for Fall
Apple Recipes: 15 Favorites for Fall

Enjoy 15 of our must-make apple recipes, including a delicious apple pie recipe, apple cake, apple crisp, apple butter, apple walnut bread, applesauce, and even some savory options. 
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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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Apples: Health Benefits and Other Uses
Apples: Health Benefits and Other Uses

It’s apple season again! Here are some of the numerous health benefits of apples, as well as some of their other interesting uses!
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