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WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE

the tomato,
star of earth, recurrent
and fertile
star,
displays
its convolutions,
its canals,
its remarkable amplitude
and abundance,
no pit,
no husk,
no leaves or thorns,
the tomato offers
its gift
of fiery color
and cool completeness.
–Pablo Neruda (1904–93)

Saturday, September 19, 2020
See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.

Autumn begins in 3 days

Question of the Day
Where does the term "Bel Fire" come from, and is it connected to Beltane, an old holiday celebrated in May? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
A dealer ordered a picture 12 inches by 18 inches to be framed so that it would cover just twice its former wall space, the frame to be of uniform width. How wide should the frame be? – Answer

Planting Garlic in Fall

Planting Garlic in the Fall
Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. The best time to plant it is in the fall. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize your harvest!

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2021 Gardening Calendar

ADVICE, FOLKLORE, AND GARDENING SECRETS! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.

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Delicious Tomato Uses!

What To Do With All Those Tomatoes
Days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder, and in many parts of the country, frost is just around the corner. Now what do we do with all those fresh tomatoes? Whether your tomatoes split, are green, or just need to get picked before frost, I’ll show you how to roast tomatoes and other...

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2021 Engagement Calendar

This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more!

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Hurricane Update

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
Hurricane season 2020 officially began on June 1. See the latest on hurricane activity and the full seasonal forecast—including expected number of storms and how many storms are predicted to make landfall. Also, find your common questions and answers about Earth’s most violent storms!

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Foaming Hand Soap

These luxurious and fragrant soaps contain shea butter and aloe vera for gentle moisturizing. Choose from many different scents while supplies last. Each comes in a good-looking, generously-sized bottle.

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Solar Cycle 25 Is Here

Solar Cycle 25 Has Begun!
Solar Cycle 25 is official under way as of September, 2020. Following a weak Solar Cycle 24, what do we expect from the Sun moving forward? Learn more about predictions regarding the next solar cycle.

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2021 Weather Calendar

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY! Popular with weather and nature enthusiasts alike, this calendar offers stunning full-color photographs of a spawning tornado, strange-looking lenticular clouds, beautiful cascades of ice, and much more!

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The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club

Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club—Become a Charter Member Today and Save 57%!

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