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Rais’d are the dripping oars—
Silent the boat: the lake,
Lovely and soft as a dream,
Swims in the sheen of the moon.
–Matthew Arnold (1822–88)

Friday, June 19, 2020
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Summer begins tomorrow

Question of the Day
I'm trying to grow a large melon crop and know I need honeybees for pollination, but how many? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
The Tarheel State.
(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer

Father's Day Activities

Father's Day on the Solstice: Ideas to Celebrate Dad!
Looking for a fun way to spend your Father’s Day this Sunday? This holiday comes on the night of the new Moon! What a perfect time to enjoy stargazing. Plus, it’s the first full day of summertime, bringing more hours of sunshine. Celebrate with these Father’s Day ideas.

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Solstice Tomorrow!

7 Facts About the June Solstice
If you ask friends what happens on the summer solstice (this Saturday), they’re likely to say it’s the longest day of the year. But let’s learn something new. Bob Berman lists 7 cool (or, is it “hot”?) solstice facts. See how many you know!

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Maximizing Your Harvest

How to Use Succession Planting to Increase Your Harvest
Are you succession planting? This practice refers to second plantings in spaces where the first crops are finished, maximizing your yield during the peak of season! See which veggies are best for second plantings and more advice on how to increase your harvest.

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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook

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Delicious BBQ Recipes

Easy Grilling Recipes—And 10 Tips for Grilling Success
Ready to grill? Begin planning now with our Top 10 Tips for Excellent Summer Grilling. Everything tastes better when grilled over an open flame—if done right. Then, grill up a summer feast with best recipes from our juicy burgers to BBQ ribs to easy kabobs.

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Sunburn Remedies

Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief & Treatment
Here are 20 home remedies for sunburn relief and treatment. If you have a minor sunburn (where the skin is red or sore, but not blistered or broken), try one of these sunburn remedies to help soothe your pain.

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