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Caring for crotons, wonderful woodpeckers, uses for baking soda

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What is hoarfrost?
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Puzzle of the Day
You may pass over a flat piece of ground whose name read backward or forward is always the same.
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If January could, he would be a summer month.
–J.T. Bent (1852–97), The Cyclades, 1885

 
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Croton
The croton is an easy-to-grow houseplant known for its variegated foliage covered in green, scarlet, orange, and yellow splotches. Here’s how to care for a croton in your home or garden.
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How To Remove Dark Spots (Do This)

A common misconception that many people have are that dark skin spots are caused by the sun, when in fact they are actually signs of advanced aging. Dr. Gundry has a special at home method that you can use in her home to help reduce dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tones. Watch The Video!

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Wonderful Woodpeckers: Fun Facts About the Woodpecker
Knock, knock! Are you hearing the woodpeckers in your neighborhood? So, why does a woodpecker peck wood? Here are some fun facts about woodpeckers—including how to identify a few common types of woodpeckers—with beautiful photos of these magnificent birds.
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AIR JET’S COPPER HEATING ELEMENT PROVIDES WARM, COMFORTABLE, CLEAN AIR

The Air Jet Series-1 Infrared Heater/Cooler delivers moisture-infused “soft” heat. It will not reduce oxygen or humidity. And it’s first to use 3-piece Copper Ring ensures whole room even heating wall to wall, floor to ceiling. Keeping everyone comfortable year-round!

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The Best Uses for Baking Soda
Bicarbonate of soda—commonly known as “baking soda”—is a wonderful household product that can be used for much more than baking! From removing stains to cleaning teeth to even getting rid of your sweet tooth, see some of the best uses for baking soda.
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The Perfect Companion for Every Vegetable Gardener

Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive. 

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Weather History Search
Interested in weather history? Access weather history data for dates going back to 1945! It’s both useful and fun—whether you’re planning a trip or just want to know the weather on a special date.
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Try our Garden Planner for FREE!

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates!

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Soft Molasses Cookies
Our old-fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies are super soft (not crispy) and packed with the rich flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. This particular recipe is based on an old Shaker cookie recipe from the 1920s and has been enjoyed by generations of bakers and cookie lovers!
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