Happy Easter, weather records, pruning trees

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April 16, 2017
WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

 

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'Twas Easter-Sunday.
The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with
Fragrance and with joy.

–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)

 

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Happy Easter!

When Is Easter Sunday? Easter Dates

 

What is the true meaning of Easter Sunday? Why does the date of Easter change every year? What is the Golden Number and how is Easter calculated? Why are eggs associated with Easter? Here are some answers from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

 

Bug Out! Spray Herbal Guard Scent

Unique, DEET-free, and incredibly effective blend utilizes Mother Nature’s best defenses—100% pure plant essences—to deter biting insects in a way that’s safe for you and the environment.

 

$7.97

Shattering Weather Records

More Record-Setting Weather Patterns

 

There were a record number of high and low temperatures across the U.S. and Canada in 2016—and the same goes for 2017 thus far.

 

Almanac Wooden Songbird Thermometers

Choose from 4 different popular songbirds! Cardinal, Blue Jay, Chickadee, or Goldfinch

 

$31.95

Your Chance to See Jupiter

Planet Jupiter at Its Brightest in April

 

This week, the waning gibbous Moon rises an hour later each night, leaving the first part of each night black and ideal for stargazing. The first thing you see is the very brightest “star” in all the heavens—the planet Jupiter.

 

Village Craftsman Wooden Night Lights

These night lights were carved with a special laser. The resulting designs are highly intricate and detailed. Each shade consists of 4 pieces of wood held together with interlocking finger joints. Choose from 8 different designs.

 

$15.95

Growing the Best Salad

How to Grow Your Own Salad Greens

 

Growing your own salad greens will put a world of fresh ingredients at your fingertips. Whether you are a gourmet salad lover who likes to experiment with interesting greens or just want some homegrown lettuce, your choices are only limited by the seeds you can find and the space you have.

 

Flower Spinners

Flower Spinners add lively fun to your garden. The metal petals of the flower spin around a butterfly, bee, grasshopper, dragonfly, or hummingbird you choose. Each spinner is painted with a metallic paint for a brilliant shine. 

 

$12.99

Get Pruning Now

When to Prune Trees and Shrubs

 

When trees and shrubs become overgrown, it’s time to break out the pruning shears. With this guide, learn when to prune trees and shrubs to get the most out of your plants, and why pruning is such an important part of garden maintenance.

 

Clean Air Odor-Neutralizing Candle

Eliminates offending odors—doesn’t just mask them! The ingredients are a proprietary blend of essential and botanical oils in a GMO-free soy wax base with an unbleached hemp wick. 

 

$12.95

 

 

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