| "What is a weed?
A plant whose virtues have yet to be discovered."
–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) |
Thursday, August 16, 2018
228th day of the year
Autumn begins in 37 days
Steve Carell (actor) was born on this day in 1963.
Emma Didlake (oldest known U.S. veteran at the time of death; she was 110) died on this day in 2015.
Question of the Day
How bad was the blizzard of 1952 in New England? Answer
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Root Cellars for Storage
How to Build a Root Cellar
Before refrigeration, the root cellar was an essential way to keep carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, and other root vegetables fresh through the winter months. |
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Picking at the Peak
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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Flash Floods
Predicting Floods: The Flash Factor
Flash floods are the single deadliest storm-related weather hazard, killing more than 140 people every year in the United States. Can we predict floods? |
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How to Dry Tomatoes
How to Oven-Dry Tomatoes
Dried tomatoes add color and flavor to salads, pizza, soups, pesto, and sauces. Paste types work best, as they have less water. |
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Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry Cobbler
Ever had a blackberry cobbler? Make use of these summer berries before they’re gone. Blackberry cobbler is easy to make—and mouthwatering to taste. |
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Ode to a Cow Almanac Wooden Sign
This poem was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice is still relevant for today’s busy lifestyles. |
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