| As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
–Laurence Binyon (1869–1943) |
Sunday, May 27, 2018
147th day of the year
Summer begins in 25 days
Henry Kissinger (diplomat) was born on this day in 1923.
Paul Gleason (actor) died on this day in 2006.
Question of the Day
How long does a cow stay in calf? And can a cow support more than one calf? If so, how many? Answer
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Basic Burger Recipe
Basic Burgers
Nothing beats an old-fashioned hamburger, and the best burgers are really quite basic. |
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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner
Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. |
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Feed Sack Pillows
Couch pillows that look like vintage feed sacks. Choose from many different designs. Perfect for a country-themed home. |
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6 Ways to Boost Your Harvest
6 Proven Strategies to Boost Garden Harvests
We all dream of a garden brimming with delicious abundance, yet the reality often falls short. But there are some simple techniques that even new gardeners can use to grow bumper harvests. In this short video, we share six proven strategies to boost productivity, turning your garden from average to high-yield in just one season. |
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What Do Bumblebees Do?
Plight of the Bumblebee
After reading last fall about the drastic decline in bumblebee populations in my state, I feared I would not see the black-and-yellow bombers this spring, so I was greatly relieved when they visited my early-blossoming ‘Purple Gem’ and ‘Olga Mezitt’ rhododendrons last week. |
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Next Full Moon
Full Moon for May 2018
Learn more about the Full Moon for May 2018. Why is it called the Full Flower Moon? When is the best time to see the Full Moon? Here are Moon facts and folklore from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. |
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Be The Black Sheep Metal Sign
Encourage people that share your fun side! Made in the USA like a rust-proof street sign to hang indoors or outside. |
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