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Sometimes at night the crickets stop
Their chirping, and I know
The things that hunt by moonlight
Are prowling there below.
Swish, swish through the meadow
Then softly down the lawn.
Only when the crickets chirp
I'm sure that they have gone.
—Benjamin Rice (1903—78)

Saturday, August 22, 2020
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Puzzle of the Day
I hire parsons. (Form a single word from this sentence.) – Answer

Blanching and Freezing Veggies

Blanching and Freezing Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Summer’s bountiful harvests are very rewarding, but can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Why not put aside some of this bounty to enjoy later on in the year? In this article (with video), we’ll show you how to blanch and freeze your vegetables and fruits—and which crops are best to put on ice.

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Growing 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?) Discover the world of “gourdgeous” gourds.

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More Zucchini Recipes!

Favorite Zucchini Recipes
How many ways can you use zucchini? How about zucchini bread, zucchini pizza, zucchini relish, fried zucchini, zucchini pancakes—OK, we’ll stop there. We hope you enjoy our collection!

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Blueberry Jam

When blueberries are in season, make blueberry jam! This homemade blueberry jam is simple to make with blueberries, sugar, and a little lemon juice!

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