| Cool in the very furnace of July
The water-meadows lie;
The green stalks of their grasses and their flowers
They still refresh at fountains never dry.
–John Drinkwater (1882–1937) |
Sunday, July 8, 2018
189th day of the year
Autumn begins in 76 days
Toby Keith (country musician) was born on this day in 1961.
Ernest Borgnine (actor) died on this day in 2012.
Question of the Day
Is there any way to remove underarm stains from shirts? I suspect that the stains are primarily from antiperspirants, which seem to be invincible against everything modern science has to offer. Answer
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Staying Ahead of Pests
Staying Ahead of Garden Pests
Normally I don’t go looking for trouble, but it is the best way to head off potential problems in the garden. Keep your eyes open when you are weeding and you may be surprised by the kinds of pests you find. Look for telltale signs like holes in leaves, egg masses, and webs. |
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Butterfly Garden Sculpture
Wonderfully detailed, rustproof butterfly in a dark bronzelike finish that will enhance your garden’s beauty. |
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Blossom-End Rot Remedies
Blossom-End Rot
Here are tips on how to identify, control, and prevent blossom-end rot on your tomatoes and other garden plants. |
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How to Grow Beans Demo
How to Grow Beans from Sowing to Harvest
Beans are quick-growing and exceptionally prolific, producing tender, tasty pods over many weeks. Grow them from seed for no-fuss plants that will crop repeatedly. In this short video, we share invaluable tips from the pros to help you grow a bountiful crop of beans this summer. |
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Chicken Quinoa Salad
Chicken, Fennel & Fruit Quinoa Salad
Leftover cooked chicken? This healthy grain-salad recipe is the perfect way to use it up. Add grapes for a juicy pop—or apples for crunch! |
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Scented Room Sprays
Change the ambiance of a room in an instant with our lusciously fragrant room sprays! |
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How to Make Ice Cream
How to Make Old-Fashioned Ice Cream
Learn how to make homemade old-fashioned ice cream by making it yourself in a hand-crank freezer, plus learn all about the history of ice cream and find some great ice cream recipes. |
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. |
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