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WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE

The morns are meeker than they were
The nuts are getting brown
The berry’s cheek is plumper
The rose is out of town.
The maple wears a gayer scarf
The field a scarlet gown
Lest I sh'd be old-fashioned
I’ll put a trinket on.
–Emily Dickinson (1830–86)

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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Question of the Day
Do we know when the first tornado hit the United States? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
Six-eighths of a discoverer, a preposition, and a vowel.
(Use these clues to find the three "words" that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer

The Sides Make the Meal!

Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Thanksgiving side dishes make the meal! We have some delicious options—from the historically-inspired to modern-day classics to vegetarian options. Make the most of the harvest bounty!

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Most Active Season in History

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
An “extremely active” hurricane season was predicted—and it’s breaking records! See the latest on the historic 2020 hurricane season and the full forecast for number of storms and landfall probability. Also, find your common questions and answers about Earth’s most violent storms!

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The Vegetable Gardener's Handbook is Back in Stock!
Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! A perfect gift for the holiday season, order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!

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The Ease of No-Dig Gardening

No-Dig Gardening | No-Till Gardening
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How do you plant garlic?
This calendar brings you not just the days of the year, but gardening advice and secrets galore! 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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Flavored Vinegars

Homemade Flavored Vinegars | Gifts From the Kitchen
Vinegars flavored with fruits, sprigs of herbs, or fiery peppers are so beautiful—and add great taste and interest to entrées and salads. Forget those overpriced (and often synthetic) flavored vinegars. It’s incredibly easy to make your own—plus they make great gifts for the kitchen!

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Did Pilgrim men really wear buckles on their hats?

Find out fun facts about every holiday with the 2021 Engagement Calendar. This popular daily planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Cheer up each day with wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore!

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