| Ah in the thunder air
how still the trees are!
And the lime-tree, lovely and tall, every leaf silent
hardly looses even a last breath of perfume.
–D.H. Lawrence (1885–1930) |
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Retired Hurricane Names
Retired Atlantic Hurricane Names
Why do hurricane names get retired? Find out why some names are no longer used for Atlantic storms and see the list of hurricane names that have been retired since 1950—including several hurricanes from last year (2017). |
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| SPONSORED Use What the Pros Use
Professional landscapers and arborists rely on ECHO durability every day. Their livelihood depends on their equipment starting and performing every single time. It’s this same reliability you should count on in your own property. Use what the pros use. |
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Propagating Herbs
Starting Herbs from Cuttings
Grow new herbs from cuttings easily and for free! Late summer is the perfect time to do this, although cuttings can be taken almost anytime. |
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The Perfect Summer Soup
Classic Gazpacho
Gazpacho is the quintessential cold summer soup. With all of the fresh flavor and nutrients of raw vegetables, it has aptly been called a liquid salad. |
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GPS Unplugged!
GPS Unplugged! Map Fun Facts
Relying on satellites and coordinates of latitude and longitude, today’s Global Positioning System (GPS) has all but eliminated the need for paper maps. Still, printed versions can often reveal interesting anomalies that you won’t find on your dashboard or handheld GPS viewer. Perhaps fun facts like the following can encourage an appreciation of the products of old-fashioned, tried-and-true cartography. |
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Rose Potpourri
How to Make Rose Potpourri
See how to make a simple, classic potpourri recipe using rose petals and other flowers. It’s a wonderful way to sweeten the indoor air. |
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Almanac Barn Night Light
The roof features The Old Farmer’s Almanac logo in a way reminiscent of the painted barn advertisements of the early to mid–20th century for soft drinks and roadside attractions. |
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