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The Aloha State.(Name the U.S. state!)
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The patient fisher takes his silent strand,
Intent, his angle trembling in his hand:
With looks unmov'd, he hopes the scaly breed,
And eyes the dancing cork and bending reed.

–Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

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2023 Gardening Club
 
Filling a Raised Flower Bed With Soil: 6 Steps
A bloom is only as beautiful as the soil that it’s rooted in. Yes, soil is the soul of the garden bed! Let’s take a look at how to fill a raised flower bed with soil in six steps. We’ll also look at why healthy soil matters—and share a simple potting mix recipe.
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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. 

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Fishing Calendar for 2022
When is the best time to go fishing? See the best fishing dates and times for 2022 from The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s fishing calendar. And enjoy some great fishing tips from Almanac anglers!
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Now in its 231st year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada, thanks to readers from coast to coast. You can pre-order the 2023 edition today and get it before it hits the shelves in August!

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Zinnias
Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, as they grow quickly and bloom heavily. Plus, they’ll produce flowers all the way up to the first hard frost of fall. Zinnia flowers can create a massive burst of color in your garden, so consider trying them this year!
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Our perennial best seller for 46 years!

You can order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar right now! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Pre-order today, and you’ll receive your calendar before it arrives in stores!

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Creative Ways to Eat More Vegetables
Not fond of veggies? Or just looking for creative ideas to add more vegetables to your menu to get to that five-times-a-day recommendation? We have 10 creative, fresh ideas for eating more vegetables!
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Add a splash of lavish color to your kitchen

The Mumbai collection is inspired by the extravagant plumage of India’s national bird, the peacock. The blend of electric blue, vibrant green, noble purple, and natural birch wood brings an eye-catching pop of color to the kitchen. 

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Campfire Fish Recipe
Any small fish can be used in this easy campfire recipe. Grilling fresh fish in foil or leaves over a campfire is a great summer tradition. The fish will be cooked in an herbal steam and emerge fragrant and perfectly moist!
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Weeding CAN be fun!

Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner will eliminate the need to kneel, and makes weeding fun!

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