| There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.
–Celia Thaxter (1835–94) |
Thursday, August 30, 2018
242nd day of the year
Autumn begins in 23 days
Tug McGraw (baseball player) was born on this day in 1944.
Wes Craven (filmmaker) died on this day in 2015.
Question of the Day
How can I make an old-fashioned mustard poultice to clear up bronchial and chest congestion? Answer
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Dealing With Skunks
Skunks
Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify and get rid of skunks in your yard and garden. |
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Bulbs to Plant This Fall
Planting Bulbs for Spring Flowers
If you enjoy seeing daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths bloom in the spring, keep in mind that these bulbs need to be planted in the fall. See our handy fall-planted bulbs chart for a list of flowers for your zone—and order bulbs in advance—or, mark your calendar so that you don’t forget! See more details—plus, flower photos! |
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Chive Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes With Chives
Mashed Potatoes With Chives is one of our popular recipes. Sometimes a simple, classic dish is what we need! |
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The Almanac Garden Hod
Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron. |
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Solar Flower Stakes
Hand-painted glass petals provide a splash of fun color to your garden. Once the Sun goes down, they truly shine. Automatically turns on at dusk and off in the daylight. |
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