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Year of the gladiolus, what NPK means, carrot puff!

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Where did the phrase “mad as a hatter” come from? Why was the “hatter” considered mad?
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Puzzle of the Day
What do you get from a pampered cow?
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bird-hand
Once I filled my hand with mist.
When I opened it and lo, the mist was a worm.
And I closed and opened my hand again, and behold there was a bird.

–Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931)

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Gladiolus
It’s the “Year of the Gladiolus”—a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes and large, colorful blooms! Great cutting flowers, gladioli look spectacular in summer bouquets. Here’s how to grow gladioli in your garden.
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WE HATE TRADITIONAL FERTILIZER SPIKES TOO!

Are you tired of struggling with old, dusty, crumbly fertilizer spikes? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Tree & Shrub Fertilizer Spikes deliver essential nutrients directly to the roots so trees and shrubs can grow and thrive. Just hammer them in. There’s no cap required; and they won’t crush, break or smash. Available at local Walmarts and at Walmart.com.

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N-P-K Ratio: What Do The Numbers On Fertilizer Mean?
Fertilizer terms can be confusing. What is the N-P-K? What are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium? Let us take the guesswork out of fertilizing. We’ll explain the N-P-K ratio and what those numbers on fertilizers mean.
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North Country Wind Bells®

“Haunting Sounds and Magic Memories®” echo mystical sounds of bell buoys on the sea through these distinctive wind bells! 6 collections to choose from for the seafaring, the naturalist and simply sophisticated! Family crafted in Maine since 1975! Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts!

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Night Sky Map for April 2022: Minor Constellations
Welcome to the Night Sky Map for April! This month, we focus on lesser-known constellations that aren’t quite big or bright enough to make it into the “Big Leagues,” but are certainly still worth gazing at!
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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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How to Plan a Kitchen Garden (Potager)
A kitchen garden provides you with fresh vegetables—and will look good doing it, too! Learn how to plan a kitchen garden in the style of either a traditional row garden layout or a potager garden, which intermixes vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. 
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Flower Gardener's Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac

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. 

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Carrot Puff
This colorful Carrot Puff—also called Carrot Soufflé—is a popular side dish. Even kids and adults who aren’t fans of cooked carrots like its smooth, light consistency. You can reduce the sugar to half if you wish; carrots are naturally sweet.
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