Oh that it were with me As with the flower; Blooming on its own tree For butterfly and bee Its summer morns: That I might bloom mine hour A rose in spite of thorns. –Christina Rossetti (1830–94) | Sunday, June 23, 2019 174th day of the year Autumn begins in 92 days Frances McDormand (actress) was born on this day in 1957. Dick Van Patten (actor) died on this day in 2015. Question of the Day What is the traditional gift for a 15th wedding anniversary? Answer
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| | Celebrate Midsummer Day! Midsummer Day 2019: Why (and How) is Midsummer Celebrated? Are you familiar with Midsummer Day (traditionally June 24)? Why is called “midsummer” when it’s so near the first day of summer (the solstice)? Discover the origins of Midsummer Day, why Midsummer Day is celebrated, and the many ways to celebrate the season. | | SPONSORED Best Natural Fertilizer On Earth! Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher quality fruits and vegetables. Will not wash out of soil. | | Growing Pumpkins Pumpkins Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins! | | Supporting Tomatoes How to Make Tomato Cages and Tomato Stakes In this video, we explain how to choose the best plant supports for both bush and vining tomato plants, and show how to make inexpensive homemade tomato cages. This helps to prevent branch breakage, provide air circulation, avoid slug damage, and keep tomatoes productive and healthy. | | What to Plant Next? Succession Gardening Chart See our successive gardening chart listing last planting dates for second-season crops. To calculate the best time to plant your second (or third!) vegetable crop, look at the first expected frost dates in the chart and choose the date that comes closest. | | Mom's Coleslaw Mom's Caraway Coleslaw
We love the way this classic coleslaw manages to be sweet, savory, tangy, and creamy all in a single bite! Try it on pulled pork sandwiches or as a side to fried fish. | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU |
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