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Switchel, how to pickle, tomato diseases, what is DE?

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My new yard has a citrus tree in the middle of a grassy area. Is this a good place for it?
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(Blank) waters run (Blank).(What’s the saying? Fill in the blanks!)
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Summer is a glorious season,
Warm, and bright, and pleasant.
–Denis Florence MacCarthy (1811–82)

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2023 Almanac Club
 
Switchel Recipe (Haymaker's Punch)
Switchel, also known as Haymaker’s Punch, is a refreshing drink made with apple cider vinegar. It was how colonial farmers quenched their thirst out in the hot, sunbaked fields—which is enough of an endorsement for me!
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The 1 Thing You Can Do At Home To Snap Back Sagging Skin

Looking younger was once thought to be a luxury that only women who had access to plastic surgery and costly professional treatments could enjoy. Learn more about a game-changing discovery is finally leveling the playing field. Watch The Video.

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Tomato Diseases and Disorders
I say “tomayto” and you say “tomahto,” but however you say it, tomato time is here! Along with the luscious fruits that we gardeners await, we have the tomato disorders and diseases that the flesh is heir to—tomato flesh, that is.
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What Is Diatomaceous Earth?
Gardeners are often given the advice to sprinkle diatomaceous earth (DE) around plants to deter pests. Unsurprisingly, we're often asked, "What is diatomaceous earth, exactly?" Well, here's your answer...
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Edible Landscaping: Selecting the Right Plants
The edible landscape is coming into its own again as we look for yards and gardens that are more livable retreats. Edible landscaping incorporates fruit-bearing plants, culinary herbs, vegetables, and flowers that you can—yes—eat! It can start small by choosing one or two plants…
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How to Make an Herbal Tincture
Many herbs can be harvested and prepared into “tinctures” to help soothe and heal whatever might ail you. Tinctures are surprisingly easy to make. Here’s how to make herbal tinctures using plants from your garden.
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