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June 02, 2017

WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

Mine is the Month of Roses; yes and mine
The Month of Marriages! All pleasant sights
And scents, the fragrance of the blossoming vine,
The foliage of the valleys and the heights.
–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)

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Saturday Night Lights! Jupiter and The Moon: An Early June Conjunction Now that NASA’s Juno spacecraft is orbiting Jupiter and sending us spectacular pictures, especially of its polar regions, we can enjoy a happy coincidence: On this Saturday night, June 3, 2017, Jupiter will form a dramatic tight conjunction with the Moon. Read more

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Almanac Hummingbird Thermometer Designed to resemble a vintage advertising thermometer. Made of metal in the USA. Measures 17 inches long and includes both Fahrenheit (120⁰ to -40⁰) and Celsius scales. Learn more $24.95

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Pest-Resistant Plants Pest-Resistant Plants and Flowers Do you have trouble with deer and rabbits in your garden? Here’s a list of pest-resistant plants that these common garden pests won’t touch, plus a few favorite low-maintenance and extra-hardy options. Read more

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Kaleidoscope Wind Spinner Features a deep and highly reflective finish that gleams and pulses with each breeze! Made in the USA to last. Learn more $39.95

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Growing and Harvesting Broccoli Broccoli Broccoli is a cool-season crop that, like spinach, can be grown in the spring or fall. Here’s how to grow broccoli in your garden. Read more

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Color-Infused Metal Garden Stake A seven-step color infusion process produces a gorgeous interplay of greens, yellows, and blues with a bright metallic finish. Learn more $23.95

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What is June's Birthstone? June Birthstone: Color and Meaning June’s birthstone, the pearl, has long been a symbol of purity. Read more

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Hummingbird Wooden Night Lights These highly intricate and detailed night lights were carved with a laser. The craftsmanship is outstanding. Each shade consists of 4 pieces of wood held together with interlocking finger joints. The best part is that the shade hides the bulb, even when viewed from the side. Made in the USA. Learn more $15.95

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It's Salad Season! Eight Great Salad Recipes When you announce “We’re having salad,” do you hear a collective groan? You’ll turn their groans into grins with these exciting—yes, exciting!—salad recipes. Read more

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Hummingbird Thermometer Stake “Fun” and “functional” describe this special garden thermometer. A hand-painted glass hummingbird sits atop a large, easy-to-read, dial thermometer. The temperature gauge displays both Fahrenheit (-20º to 120º) and Celsius (-35º to 55º). Learn more $23.99

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