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May Day, sowing carrots, whippoorwills, dandelion wine

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O day! O day!
You lift and sway your colors on the sky
Till I am crushed with beauty

–Marion Strobel (1895–1967)

Thursday, April 30, 2020
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How to Sow Carrots

How to Grow Carrots in the Garden
See how to grow crunchy, sweet carrots! Getting carrots just right can be challenging, but when you know how, it’s easy! 
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Gardening by the Moon is a great way to plan your garden. Many of our readers follow the age-old practice of planting by the Moon’s phase for a healthier, more productive garden.
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Ideas to Celebrate May Day

May Day 2020: What is May Day?
May Day (May 1) is a holiday rich in history and folklore, celebrating the return of spring! As a child, we remember our grandparents leaving delightful little May Day baskets, as well as the fun tradition of dancing around the maypole at school. Learn more about May Day and 10 ways to celebrate the 1st of May today!
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Pink Dandelion Wine

Pink Dandelion Wine

Taste the “spirit” of spring using common dandelions. Dandelion Wine is known for its unique and tangy flavor.

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All About Whippoorwills

When the Whippoorwill Calls
Does the whippoorwill suck goat’s milk? Does it foretell death, marriage, or woe? Can your aching back be cured by its call? Few birds have spun such a crazed web of mythology and myth-information. At the heart of this confusion and misdirection is a medium-size bird called the whippoorwill.
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