| These are the fields of light, and laughing air,
And yellow butterflies, and foraging bees,
And whitish, wayward blossoms winged as these,
And pale green tangles like a seamaid's hair.
–Charles G. D. Roberts (1860–1943) |
Sunday, June 10, 2018
161st day of the year
Summer begins in 11 days
F. Lee Bailey (attorney) was born on this day in 1933.
Gordie Howe (hockey player) died on this day in 2016.
Question of the Day
When was the first lighthouse built on the coast of Maine? Answer
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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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Japanese Beetles
Japanese Beetles
What are those green garden beetles? Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of Japanese beetles. |
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Apricot Cobbler Bars
Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars
This recipe for Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars comes to us from the 1802 House Bed and Breakfast Inn at Kennebunkport, Maine. |
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. |
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Adding Herbs to Recipes
Herb Recipes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Those of us with herb gardens are eager to start trying easy, healthy recipes that include herbs! Cooking with herbs can add great health benefits to your meals as well as make them even more tasty, so check out these delicious herb recipes. |
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How Volcanoes Effect Weather
The Year Without a Summer
Have you ever heard of the Year Without a Summer? In 1816, a volcanic eruption and cooling Sun brought about snow, sleet and frost. The world experienced a sudden drop in temperatures and an uptick in erratic weather patterns, causing massive food shortages across the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s the story behind the Great Cold Summer of 1816. |
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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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