I meant to do my work to-day, But a brown bird sang in the apple-tree, And a butterfly flitted across the field, And all the leaves were calling me. –Richard Le Gallienne (1866–1947) | | Flag Day is Tomorrow! Flag Day: Celebration of the American Flag Flag Day is an annual holiday that celebrates the history and symbolism of the American flag. Learn about the history of this holiday and the beloved Stars and Stripes! | | 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. | | Divine Delphiniums Delphiniums Delphiniums are perennials grown for their showy spikes of colorful summer flowers in gorgeous shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. They are popular in cottage-style gardens and cutting gardens. | | How to Beat Bugs How to Beat Bugs in Your Garden While some insects are beneficial, others are an ever-present pest in the vegetable garden—but there’s no reason that they should get the better of you or your crops. | | 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. | | Refreshing Drink Recipe Mint Chiller
Doesn’t the name Mint Chiller sound divine? This is our new summer drink recipe (even when it’s not quite summer). | | Bee Brand Tote One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees. | | 5 Foods for Your Shopping Cart Five Health Foods You Probably Aren't Eating (or Might Consider Eating More Of) Most plain fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense. But on my long walk today, I started thinking about the variety of other “health foods” rarely described as such. By the time I got home, I’d come up with a list of five. (Okay, I admit: One’s a vegetable.) Add these nutrient-foods to your shopping cart next time. | | The Almanac Garden Hod Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron. | | New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
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