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Columbine, piña colada cake, staying ahead of garden pests

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How did the name chicken pox come to be?
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Puzzle of the Day
What do these sentences have in common?Joe packed my sledge with five boxes of frozen quail.Back in my quaint garden, jaunty zinnias vie with flaunting phlox.
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may-flowers
New flowery scents strewed everywhere,
New sunshine poured in largesse fair,
"We shall be happy now," we say.
A voice just trembles through the air,
And whispers, "May."  

–Sarah C. Woolsey (1835–1905)

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Columbine
The perennial columbine (Aquilegia), aka granny’s bonnet, displays bell-shaped, spurred flowers ranging in color from light pastels to bright reds, yellows, oranges, purples, and bicolors from midspring to early summer. Here’s how to plant and…
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Piña Colada Pineapple Rum Cake
A loyal reader claims that this family recipe for Piña Colada Pineapple Rum Cake is “to die for.” The cake serves up a taste of the tropics for any day of the week. The flavor is even better the day after baking.
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Common Garden Pests: Staying Ahead of Problems!
Normally I don't go looking for trouble, but it is the best way to head off potential problems in the garden. Keep your eyes open when you are weeding and you may be surprised by the kinds of pests you find. Look for telltale signs of common garden pests like holes in leaves, egg masses, and…
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