Slugs and snails, why am I so tired?, gourdgeous gourds

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, October 8, 2020



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witch hazel

The orange-tinted sassafras
With quaintest foliage strews the grass;
Witch-hazel shakes her gold curls out,
Mid the red maple's flying rout.
–Lucy Larcom (1854–62)

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Almanac Gardening Club
 
Slugs and Snails
Slugs and Snails

Seeing slug and snail damage in your garden? Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of slugs and snails in the garden.
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Enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Lattes Guilt-Free this year!

Ditch the $5 pumpkin lattes today and drink this delicious superfood Pumpkin Spice blend, packed with 9 superfoods for rest & relaxation. Enjoy a calm, stress-free evening before bed, every night of the week with Organifi Gold Pumpkin Spice.
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How to Make a Row Cover Tunnel

We’ll show you how to make a simple hooped or low tunnel to protect your plants, extend your harvests, and get even more from your garden. It’s really easy to make your own – quickly, cheaply and to a very high standard. Read on or watch our video to find out how.
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Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller

Has your health been declining since 1996? Here’s why…
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Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds
Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds

Good Gourd! What’s with the bumpy, weird-looking decorative squash? We get many questions about growing and curing our gourds. (Did you know that the luffa sponge is a gourd?) See different types of gourds to plant in the spring—or, find some “gourdgeous” gourds this fall and save their seeds!
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Dragonfly Crossbody Purse

This delightful crossbody bag has a small front pocket adorned with an adorable dragonfly design. It also includes an adjustable strap - use it as a purse, a crossbody bag, or even a pouch! Plus, it perfectly fits your cell phone and makes a lovely gift!
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Irish Potato Pie
Irish Potato Pie

This recipe, with slight adjustments, was brought over ‘on the boat’ by the cook’s great-great-aunt in the 1800s.
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Why Am I So Tired?
Why Am I So Tired?

Do you often feel fatigued during the day for seemingly no reason at all? Here are some of the most common causes of fatigue—and how to overcome them!
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