Ripeness guide, growing figs, eclipse safety
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July 18, 2017
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marguerites

Beyond me in the fields the sun
Soaks in the grass and hath his will;
I count the marguerites one by one;
Even the buttercups are still.
–Archibald Lampman (1861–99)

 

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Ripeness Guide

When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit

 

How do you know when to pick vegetables at the peak of flavor? When is your fruit ripe for picking? See our fruit and vegetable harvesting guide for the most common vegetables and fruit. Pick at the peak—in the garden and in the market!

 

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Eclipse Eye Safety

How to Safely View the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

 

Is it dangerous to stare at the Sun—or, a solar eclipse? As we prepare for the 2017 total solar eclipse, here are eclipse safety tips to protect your eyes—from eclipse sunglasses to welder’s goggle filters—and a few things they don’t tell you.

 

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Best Strawberries to Grow

Strawberry Varieties and Growing Tips

 

If you love strawberries as much as I do, why not try growing some of these luscious berries yourself? The hardest part is deciding what kind of strawberries to grow.

 

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Yes, You Can Grow Figs!

Figs

 

Figs are a delicious treat that has tropical and subtropical origins. Here’s how to grow fig trees at home!

 

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Why Onions Make Us Teary

Why Do Onions Make You Cry? | More Onion Facts

 

Why do onions make you cry when you cut them? Are leftover onions poisonous?  Enjoy these onion facts—and some folklore.

 

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