| The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks, and gapes for drink again.
The plants suck in the earth and are
With constant drinking fresh and fair.
–Abraham Cowley, English poet (1618–67) |
Thursday, April 23, 2020
114th day of the year
Summer begins in 58 days
Question of the Day
How can I remove tar spatters that cover the wheel areas of my car? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
I am a word of four letters; in me may be found a verb, an animal, a viscid liquid, a science, a conjunction, and a preposition. – Answer
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Raising Chickens 101 series
Raising Chickens 101: How to Get Started
So, you’d like to raise your own chickens? Be sure you’re ready to commit! Here’s the first article in our six-part beginner’s guide to raising chickens. Let’s “start from scratch,” so to speak. |
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Looking for American-Made Gifts?
Look no more, North Country Wind Bells® has been creating quality-made wind bells in the state of Maine since 1975. With 6 collections, 67 melodies and over 100 personalizing options, you can find that perfect American-Made gift. |
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Folk Remedies for Headaches
16 Folk Remedies for Headaches
Here are 16 folk remedies for headaches. Back then, they didn’t have that warning, “Don’t try these at home”! (But we do now, so proceed with caution!) |
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Growing Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable, though it is generally used as a fruit in desserts and jams. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest your own rhubarb. |
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Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag
SAVE 23%! This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA. |
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A Bee-Friendly Garden
Plant Pollination: Encouraging Bees to Your Garden
Support pollination with a bee-friendly garden! We’ll help you choose bee-friendly flowers—and the bees will help you with more vegetables, fruits, and flowers! Article text included. |
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Colorful Kitchen Dish Towels
There’s nothing shy or demure about our kitchen towels! The bold prints demand attention and deserve it. They’re made of woven natural cotton, so they’re as practical as they are impressive. |
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Fewer-Ingredient Dinner Ideas
Simple Dinner Recipes Without a Lot of Ingredients
During quarantine, when we’re cooking dinner every day, and not getting to the grocery store as often, we’re looking for simple dinners which don’t use a lot of ingredients—nor difficult-to-find ingredients—yet also deliver on flavor! Let’s not forget that we also have extra time at the table, and we all want to enjoy our meal. With this in mind, here are 15 dinner recipe ideas for your repertoire. |
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