Keep gladiolus happy, iced tea tips, earwigs!
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July 25, 2017
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fishing

A boy and his dad on a fishing-trip—
Builders of life’s companionship!
Oh, I envy them, as I see them there
Under the sky in the open air.
–Edgar Guest (1881–1959)

 

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Cricket Chirp Thermometer

Predict Temperature with Cricket Chirps

 

Did you know that you can tell the temperature by counting the chirps of a cricket? It’s true! Here’s the formula:

 

Cricket Garden Sculpture | Save 30%

You won’t be able to count chirps with this garden statue, but it will look magnificent in your garden! Over a foot long and made of cast iron.

 

$34.95

How to Get Rid of Earwigs

Earwigs

 

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of earwigs, also known as pincher bugs or dermaptera, in the garden.

 

Heat Waves: 10 Tips for Extreme Heat Safety

Some regions have already had record-breaking temperatures this summer–even buckling roads or grounded planes. Please take a moment to check our 10 quick tips for heat safety!!

 

Keeping Glads Happy

Saving Gladiolus

 

In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, though, they would freeze and die. Gladiolus can be saved, though, if placed in the root cellar and replanted in the spring. Here’s how.

 

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Succession Planting

Succession Planting: How to Harvest More From Your Vegetable Garden

 

In this gardening video, we share succession planting tips for making your garden space even more valuable–and helping to reduce weed growth.

 

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Making Ice Tea

How to Make Iced Tea: Tips and Recipes

 

Is there anything better than drinking cold iced tea on a warm summer’s day? Here are some iced tea–making tips and recipes for you to enjoy!

 

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