| Now summer is in flower and nature's hum
Is never silent r'ound her sultry bloom
Insects as small as dust are never done
Wi' glittering dance and reeling in the sun
And green wood fly and blossom haunting bee
Are never weary of their melody.
–John Clare (1793–1864) |
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Switchel, A Drink with a History
Switchel Recipe (Haymaker's Punch)
Switchel, also known as Haymaker’s Punch, is a refreshing drink made with apple cider vinegar. It was how colonial farmers quenched their thirst out in the hot, sunbaked fields—which is enough of an endorsement for me! |
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Fix Top 10 Tomato Problems
Troubleshooting Top 10 Tomato Problems
What is wrong with my tomatoes? What are common tomato diseases? Why are the leaves on my tomato plants dying? In the article (with video demo), we discuss the top 10 tomato problems—how to prevent issues now and also how to fix issues affecting tomato plants. |
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| SPONSORED Randy Jackson: "This Drink Is Like A Powerwash For Your Gut"
Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here > |
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What Thrives in Shade
Plants and Flowers That Grow in Shade
Many gardeners complain that they can’t grow any plants in the shade other than hostas. And those are devoured by slugs. Embrace the shade! |
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook
All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference eBook for your computer or tablet that includes all of our expertise. |
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5 Steps For Pressing Flowers
How to Press Flowers and Leaves
Pressing flowers is not only a fun activity, but also pressed flowers make beautiful works of art. They also capture memories of a favorite flower or moment in time. We’ll show you how to press flowers in five easy steps. |
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13 Common Weeds
13 Common Garden Weeds
No one likes to talk about weeds, but some plants compete with your garden for nutrients, water, and light, as well as harbor diseases and pests. Here are 13 of the most common weeds found in gardens and lawns—with weed identification pictures and tips on how to manage their growth. |
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Puzzles & Pleasantries - eBook
The most original puzzle book in years, with more than 250 mind-boggling puzzles on 96 pages that will put you to the test: rebuses, syncopations, ellipses, charades, riddles, enigmas, conundrums, acrostics, metagrams, anagrams, epigrams, logogriphs, logic puzzles, and much more! Delivered as PDF download. |
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