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With constant motion as the moments guide,
Behold in running life the rolling tide!
For none can stem by art, or stop by power
The flowing ocean, or the fleeing hour.
 
–The Old Farmer's Almanac (1827)

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
150th day of the year
Summer begins in 22 days

Wynonna Judd (country music singer) was born on this day in 1964.
Gus Wickstrom (retired farmer who used pig spleens to forecast the weather [claimed 90% accuracy]) died on this day in 2007.


Question of the Day
Is it true that once a pineapple is cut, it no longer ripens? Answer

 
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How Quickly Your Skin Burns

UV Index Scale
The UV Index tells you how quickly your skin will burn without protection from the Sun. Check out the UV Index and the UV forecast for your area below.
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Want nutrient dense food, and bright, vivid flowers, with increased yield?

Neptune’s Harvest Organic Fertilizer is made from everything that is leftover after filleting the fish, in Gloucester, MA. It contains all the nutrients plants and soil need, in nature’s perfect balance and has no unpleasant odor. Shows amazing results on everything you grow!
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Peonies and Ant Myth

Ants on Peonies
The peonies in my backyard always have ants crawling on the flower buds. Many people think ants are a pest on peonies. 
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Moon Shiners Sun-Powered Mason Jar Lids

Light up your walkway, driveway, or patio. Display your favorite treasures with illumination.
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Supporting Cosmos

Cosmos
Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful daisy-like flowers that sit atop long slender stems. Blooming throughout the summer months, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. Growing easily from seeds, cosmos even survive in poor soil conditions! Here’s how to grow cosmos.
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Love You a Bushel and a Peck Coffee Mugs

Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.
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$11.95
 
Try Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup!

Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup

Our chilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup pairs tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries for a refreshing spring or summer starter. 

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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner

Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.
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$12.49
 
Poison Ivy in Your Yard

Poison Ivy in the Garden
Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard.
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Colorful Kitchen Aprons

Made for the home chef. These aprons are 100% cotton for easy care and have timeless prints. Impress your guests at dinner parties!
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$21.95
 
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