Measuring veggies, amazing star, okra
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July 26, 2017
WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

 

summer bird

In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.
–Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–94)

 

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Brilliant Vega Overhead

Star Vega Shines Bright Overhead on July Nights

 

Away from city lights in mid-July, one could see as many as 2,500 naked eye stars. But only one star stands out because it’s the only bright star directly overhead—and that’s Vega. This brilliant blue-white star is a favorite of stargazers and astronomers.

 

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

Growing Okra

Okra

 

Okra is traditionally a southern U.S. plant that thrives in warm weather. Here’s how to grow okra plants in your own garden!

 

Bees Please Water Pitcher

Use this small pitcher as a flower vase or accent decoration.

 

$12.95

Water-saving in the Garden

The Water-Wise Garden

 

Plants drink their food. If your soil dries out, your plants will starve—or wilt. Take these steps to keep your garden moist and water wisely.

 

Color-Infused Metal Garden Stake

A brilliant seven-step color infusion process produces a gorgeous interplay of greens, yellows, and blues on a reflective metallic finish. 

 

$23.95

Cash Prizes for Recipes!

Garden Guide Recipe Contest Entry Form

 

Enter the Butternut Squash Recipe Contest, sponsored by The 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide.

 

Solar Iris Stake

By day, these beautifully detailed 39-inch-tall Solar Light Iris Stakes are an artful addition to the garden. By night, they impress with a stunning display of color and light. The solar-powered light is housed inside a crackle glass ball in the center of the flower. A decorative way to light up your pathway, garden bed, or any outdoor area.

 

$39.99

Measuring Veggies for Recipes

Measuring Vegetables for Recipes: Pounds to Cups

 

Measuring vegetables for recipes is not always easy. The following equivalent measurements will help you convert a vegetable’s weight (in pounds) on the grocery scale to the amount (in cups) that you need for a recipe.

 

Fluttering Butterfly Wind Chime

Save $5.00 while supplies last. Made of durable cast iron that features an aged patina.

 

$24.95

 

 

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