Wednesday

Growing poppies, Mark Twain's birthday, home remedies for coughs

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21 days until winter begins

Question of the Day
Please tell me about ashes from a wood-burning fireplace. How much can I use in the garden? Are they good for blueberry bushes and asparagus?
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Puzzle of the Day
What sort of face does an auctioneer like best?
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"Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside." 
–Mark Twain, American writer (1835–1910)

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Interesting Facts About Mark Twain
Happy 187th birthday, Mark Twain! This famously witty writer was born on November 30, 1835. Here are 10 curious facts about his life. 
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Digital Home Weather Instruments and Stations

Monitor the weather right outside your door, including wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, temperature and more, in an easy-to-read digital display.

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Poppies
With their delicate, tissue-like flowers, poppies first bloom at the magical time in midspring when nights are still cool and days are getting warmer. Their iconic, brightly colored petals pop up in gardens with upturned faces, welcoming bees and butterflies. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for…
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Home Remedies for Cough Relief
Coughs, while rarely serious, can be really annoying. Some of these natural remedies can provide great relief from a cough—especially when you’re having difficulty sleeping!
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Get ready to entertain this holiday season!

Our Joy to The World Accent Tray is just the right size for hors d’oeuvres, cheese, or sweets! You can add some extra holiday cheer to your gatherings this year or give one as a gift.

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3 Thrifty Ways to Protect Plants From Cold
Protect your precious vegetables and plants from the winter cold simply by repurposing everyday household items. Here are three nifty, thrifty hacks!
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Pewter Christmas ornaments made in New England!

These Christmas ornaments are made in Vermont by Danforth Pewter. When you give pewter, you are creating an heirloom that will adorn your family’s Christmas trees for generations.

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10 Hearty Oatmeal Recipes From Breakfast to Dinner!
Hearty and healthy, oats aren’t just for breakfast oatmeal. From oatmeal meatballs and stuffed chicken breast to baked oatmeal cookies and oatmilk, here are 10 creative ways to make good use of oats in your pantry!
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Tuesday

Measuring volcanoes, 4 ways to dry flowers, what counts as exercise?

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22 days until winter begins

Question of the Day
In Homer’s Iliad and Sophocles’ Ajax, who is identified as Ajax’s brother, and what does he do?
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Puzzle of the Day
What is that which when thrown out, you may always catch without hands?
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The autumn afternoon is dying o’er
The quiet western valley where I lie
Beneath the maples on the river shore,
Where tinted leaves, blue waters and fair sky
Environ all; and far above some birds are flying by

–Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), Canadian poet (1861–1913)

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How to Dry Flowers: See Four Different Ways!
Drying and preserving with flowers—and crafting with florahas a long history, both symbolic and practical. As we move indoors, let’s fill the big floral-void and learn about four ways to dry and preserve flowers, plus what to do with dried flowers!
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Volcanoes: How Volcanic Eruptions Are Measured
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupted on Sunday after nearly 40 years of dormancy. Thankfully, it’s been a fairly docile event! How do we measure the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption? Traditionally, the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) helps us measure volcano activity…
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Bright and bold designs!

Replace your worm-out kitchen towels with one of our colorful options from Michel Design Works! Each towel features a bright and bold floral design and even some feathered friends!

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Bee Active Drink: Healthy Hydration!
Bee Active! Patty, nutritionist with Purdue University Extension, shows us how to make a healthy drink that’s good for hydration and health or sports/fitness.
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The perfect gift for the gardener in your life!

The Almanac Gift Box is the perfect gift for your favorite gardener. It features the 2023 editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac and our Gardening Calendar, plus the Gardening for Everyone handbook, and much more!

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What Counts As Exercise?
Reframe how you define exercise, as it’s not just something to do in a gym. Once you get going, you’ll find exercise in surprising places! Read more about natural ways to improve your health.
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Shipping now: Vermont Weather Stations!

This handsome copper weather station has a thermometer that measures temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius on an easy-to-read scale. The dial measures 4in wide, which makes it perfect for mounting outside your kitchen window for easy viewing!

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Curried Butternut Squash With Rice
Our Curried Butternut Squash With Rice recipe is colorful and cozy, showing off the flavor of fall’s harvest in an easy yet deeply satisfying vegetarian meal.
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