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The woods grew dark, as though they knew no noon;
The thunder growled about the high brown hills,
And the thin, wasted, shining summer rills
Grew joyful with the coming of the rain,
And doubtfully was shifting every vane.
—William Morris (1834—96)

Friday, August 21, 2020
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Question of the Day
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The numerical state. (Abbreviation of a U.S. state) – Answer

Preserving Your Surplus

4 Ways to Preserve Fruit & Vegetables at Home
If you’re a gardener or shop at farmers’ markets, you may find yourself with extra herbs, vegetables, or fruit that you can’t use right away. Why not learn how to preserve your surplus vegetables? Here are four easy ways to preserve quickly, including freezing, drying, and pickling.

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Got a Black Walnut Tree?

Black Walnut Trees
The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America’s most valuable and beautiful native trees, but it does have a “dark side.” Here’s what you should know before planting a black walnut in your yard—and how to harvest and eat the tasty walnuts, too!

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How to Make Elderberry Syrup

How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries! The branches of these humble roadside and streambank shrubs, festooned in summer with flat-topped clusters of airy white flowers, now drip with gorgeous, deep-purple clusters of berries. Learn how to turn those berries into elderberry syrup.

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Cool Your Body Down

Heat Waves: 10 Tips for Extreme Heat Safety
There’s hot summer weather—and then there are heat waves. Much like other natural disasters, heat waves can be very dangerous. Here are 10 ways you can cope with heat waves and stay cool during hot weather.

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