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Black boughs against a pale, clear sky,
Slight mists of cloud-wreaths floating by;
Soft sunlight, gray-blue smoky air,
Wet thawing snows on hillsides bare.
–Emma Lazarus (1849–87)
| | Sweet Peas
Few annual flowers have the lasting appeal and bucolic beauty of sweet peas. Twining lazily around a rustic trellis, they seem the very antithesis of our busy lives. With their seductive fragrance, sweet peas make great flowers for gardens and bouquets. Read… | | | ADVERTISEMENT Demystifying Fungicide
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Most gardeners love a reliable home remedy and are eager to embrace a magic bullet. This is the case with Epsom salts. They are supposed to make flowering plants bushier and blossom more and make peppers and tomatoes more productive. But are they really a miracle cure? Can Epsom salts be harmful?… | | Roasted Winter Vegetables
If you are in need of a quick and easy meal or side dish, try Roasted Winter Vegetables! This colorful and flavorful recipe tastes great alongside roasted chicken, or you can make it vegetarian and serve with rice. This versatile recipe can also be adjusted based on your veggie preference! | | | ADVERTISEMENT Your Guide to a Flowering Future!
We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. | | Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
Bring on the hummingbirds! For centuries, gardeners have been fascinated with the beauty and aerobatics of these flying jewels. The key to attracting hummingbirds to your garden is to plant nectar-rich flowers and also provide a friendly habitat. See our plant list and tips! | | | ADVERTISEMENT 2022 Gardening Club
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What is the origin of the phrase, “raining cats and dogs”? Can cats predict if a thunderstorm is on its way? How do cats seem to know about weather changes before we do? Let’s explore the wonders of our feline friends! | | | If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... | | | | | | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU | | | | | | | Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here.
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