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The Month of July 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

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The Month of July 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

July is the month when summer has a firm hold on all of us. The average temperature just about everywhere in the country is above 70°F, and thunderstorms are nearly as abundant as ants at a picnic.

The farmers grind and whet their scythes, While hay-stacks in the meadows rise: Green fields and shady groves appear, And rip’ning harvest crowns the year.

–The 1793 [Old] Farmer’s Almanac

Holiday Happenings

July received its name in order to honor the Roman dictator Julius Caesar (100 B.C.–44 B.C.). With the help of Sosigenes, Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today.

July 1 is Canada Day, a Canadian federal holiday that celebrates the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. The Dominion of Canada was a union of the three separate Canadian colonies of the time—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Canada (which included Quebec and Ontario). Canada remained a part of the British Empire until 1982.

On July 3, the hot and sultry Dog Days of Summer begin! Read all about the Dog Days of Summer.

July 4: Independence Day (U.S.) on the fourth of July celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Don’t forget to raise the flag! See American Flag Rules.

July 14 is Bastille Day, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution.

Did You Know? John Adams believed that July 2 would be the day when Americans would celebrate their independence. On July 3, 1776, he wrote to his wife, Abigail: “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.”

Wacky Holidays

Have fun with these strange celebrations:

July is National Watermelon Month! July 7–13: National Farriers Week July 8: International Town Criers Day July 17: World Emoji Day Jul 20–28: National Moth Week July 22: Spooner’s Day July 27: Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day

Recipes for the Season

Enjoy some delicious summertime recipes:

Grilled Chicken and Herb-Cheese Wraps Baked Summer Squash Grilled Summer Vegetables

See our tips on how to grill vegetables.

Visit our Fourth of July recipe page for a list of festive food ideas!

Visit the garden-fresh Summer Recipes collection for great meal ideas using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Gardening

Now all hands to haying; begin by mowing the ripest and thinnest first.

Look to your gardens; see that you destroy all kinds of weeds before they go to seed.

In July, summer bugs are at their best (or worst, as the case may be). Get help on our pests and problems page.

Are your crops starting to take over your kitchen? Check out some of our storage tips for fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Everyday Advice

Warm weather allows us to get outside and complete some annual household duties.

Do you have some painting to do? Learn how to choose and use the right paintbrush for the job.

Many folks sell their house in the summer. Check out our tips on a speedy house sale.

Astronomy

On July 4, Earth is at aphelion, the point in its orbit at which it is farthest from the Sun. The distance between the two orbs will be 94,513,221 miles.

July’s full Moon, the Full Buck Moon, occurs on the 16th, at 5:38 P.M. EDT. Read about the Full Buck Moon or see more Moon phases.

Look up! Summer is a great time for stargazing. See our Sky Watch highlights to know what you’re seeing above.

Folklore for the Season Ne’er trust a July sky. If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard. As July, so next January.

No tempest, good July, Lest the corn look ruely.

Whatever July and August do not boil,September can not fry.

July Birth Flower

July’s birth flowers are the larkspur and water lily.

The larkspur, especially white forms, generally indicates lightheartedness; pink, fickleness; purple, first love.

The water lily symbolizes purity of heart. Find out more about July’s birth flowers.

July Birthstone

The July birthstone is the ruby, which is believed to protect its wearer from evil.

“Ruby” is derived from the Latin rubeus, which means “red.” This gem is a red form of corundum; all other colors are sapphires. The ruby’s color is due to the presence of chromium, which also makes the gem subject to cracks. High-quality rubies are a transparent, vibrant, purplish red; cloudier samples, or ones containing brown, orange, or pink tones, are less valuable. Many rubies nowadays are heat-treated to improve color saturation and transparency. The ruby, along with the related sapphire, are the second hardest natural gemstones, with only the diamond being harder. The gem was once thought to protect warriors if worn on their armor or embedded in their skin. Considered the king of gems, the ruby symbolizes love, passion, energy, and success.

Find our more about July’s birthstone.

July Zodiac & Astrology

July’s zodiac signs are Cancer (June 21 to July 22) and Leo (July 23 to August 22). Find out your zodiac sign profile.

Mercury Retrograde: Mercury will enter retrograde motion on July 7, finishing on August 2. Read more about Mercury Retrograde.

This Month in History

WE DO DECLARE!

On April 19, 1775, during the Battles of Lexington and Concord (Mass.), the first shots were fired between colonists and British troops, starting the American Revolution. After these first military conflicts, tension between Britain and her American colonists continued to mount. Finally, on July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted for independence from Britain.

Two days later, on July 4, the Congress approved the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, which had been written by Thomas Jefferson and edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. On July 8, the first public reading of the Declaration took place at the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later that same day, other readings occurred in Trenton, New Jersey, and Easton, Pennsylvania.

Printer John Dunlap made about 200 copies of the Declaration dated July 4. Known as the (continued on next page) “Dunlap Broadsides,” these were distributed throughout the 13 colonies. However, it wasn’t until August 2 that the Declaration was officially signed. John Hancock, president of the Congress, was the first of 56 delegates who signed this enlarged version, writing in big, bold letters.

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Update: The Most Amazing Neville Goddard Success Story Ever – Get’s Even Better

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Update: The Most Amazing Neville Goddard Success Story Ever – Get’s Even Better

Hey mate,

Today’s letter is a special one from Michal…

…who has joined us in Manifesting Mastery. We invite you to imagine that his successes are now your successes, so you can dive deeper and live your dreams more fully and faster. Let’s dive in with this quote of Neville’s.

“Remember, creative power will not operate itself. Knowing what to do is not enough. You, imagination’s operant power, must be willing to assume that things are as you desire them to be before they can ever come to pass.” – Neville Goddard

Dear TT and Victoria,

This is going to be awesome!

I have been your big fan for couple of years now but only recently I got back into applying what you teach and the results have been incredible so it’s time to share them with you and your beautiful community!

As I started writing I realised that..

…it’s all flowing and it’s going to be rather large story so I split it already into 2 stories that are interconnected

All that happened in the last few weeks…

…has been the biggest manifestation using Neville’s teachings since our family trip around the world in 2013 that my wife Marlena has already written to you about (You called it The Most Amazing Neville Goddard Story Ever) Remember ?

I’ve had the dream that one day I am going to write an equally amazing testimony of what we have manifested since so here it is.

Michal’s story Part 1 “Manifesting my dream job , Doubling my income and Finding Direction in Life with Neville Goddard”

After our trip around the world in 2013 (video below) there were some difficult times that I had to face . I didn’t have a job for a good while and was struggling to find my own direction in life let alone the job that would bring an income .

At some stage I managed to find a temporary job at a health store when I was working for a minimum wage but I wasn’t satisfied with it fully . Then one day I came across your article about why is it easier doubling your income than to manifest one million dollars.

It made a lot of sense to me and for next couple of days I was walking around the shop asking myself ” how would it feel to double my income , how would it feel to have twice as much fun at work , how would it feel like if time at work was flying ( at the time shop was empty and staying there for 8 hours was simply boring ) .

Then a week or two later…

….suddenly I was told that the shop would shut down for good in the next 24 hours and I would be without work again.

But I kept asking these questions…

as I was looking for a new job and I also came up with one that got me even more excited : what if I had the best job in the world ?

“What if I had the best job in the world?”

I couldn’t possibly imagine what kind of a job it would be , didn’t even know in which area the job would manifest but I kept asking the questions that were giving me the great feeling of happiness, joy and excitement.

A few weeks later a job offer showed up..

…in my email box that said ” 5 star luxury airlines Qatar Airways are looking for a customer service agent ( with English ) ” . Remember that since our trip 3 years ago we have lived in Poland after a decade in Ireland.

“Hm… that sounds like something for me “

– I thought and applied immediately for that job. One week later after a series of interviews I was told I got the job!!!

The most amazing thing though was that my new income would be exactly TWICE as much as in the health store!! Not even close to double but exactly twice the amount I was earning before

The great thing about that job is…

…that it is in the customer service area. ( I love working with people and only now I realised that in all my previous jobs that were very all different there was one thing in common : serving people ) . The other thing about my new job is that we get huge discounts and even free flights to any destination in the world we want so … there will be a lot of traveling soon taking place

I Don’t have to tell you how happy I am that : I found a new job and doubled my income Proved to myself yet again that Neville’s teaching are powerful and they do work

It is the best job in the world…

…for someone who loves helping people and loves traveling ( because as a customer service agent what you do all day long…? You help people to travel. And I am sure it’s not boring:) Full stop.

P.S: I forgot to mention that Marlena (my wife) has also manifested perfect job recently so we ALL are very grateful! Thank you life . Thank you Neville. Thank you TT & Victoria! Thank you all!

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Michal’s story Part 2

”Relationship saved and falling in love again”

The other story is rather personal but if it’s going to help someone in trouble I am happy to share it here .

Because I couldn’t find work…

…for a number of months my relationship with my wife started shaking and things were getting out of control. I was very sad for a number of weeks and knew i had to do something about it to change it. I reminded myself of the great power that we all possess and that is our “wonderful human imagination “like Neville says.

One method that I used that Neville teaches was Revision.

Every day as I was dropping my child to the kindergarten…

…and then my wife to work she would leave the car without a word or just saying cold “till later ” and I was very sad seeing it happening . One day after I drove back home I stayed in the car and revised that morning scene .

My wish was to fix our relationship and to…

…bring back the love that we had to each other . So in my mind I imagined the scene that would imply that my wish ( getting my wife back ) was fulfilled and which also would be a revised version of what I was experiencing every morning and I didn’t like before.

So I imagined my wife sitting next to me in the car , then turning towards me and kissing me goodbye just before leaving the car and going to her office building . I could SEE her smiling , I could FEEL great joy and relief inside of me , I could TASTE her lips TOUCHING my lips , I could SMELL her perfume too.

Additionally every night in bed I would…

…close my eyes and imagine she was next to me as we were falling asleep together ( in ”so called” reality I was on my own in bed ).

That was giving me such peace that I almost didn’t need her to come to me (she slept in the second room) because the feeling was so REAL! Talk about feel it real session every night

After about 10 days (it didn’t happen overnight) things changed completely.

To make a long story short this morning I drove my wife to work and she kissed me goodbye, smiled like only she can smile and waved goodbye after leaving the car! And last night we were falling asleep together being the happiest people on the planet

And even more importantly I now not only feel that I got my wife back but that we are on a completely new level , stronger , wiser , happier and more in love then ever!!!

I also wanted to mention one thing that I did before…

….i started doing my feel it real sessions. I wrote down the whole scene with details in my notebook only to read it again today and discover that I even put there a following sentence ” I fell in love with my wife again:-)” And this is exactly how I feel now!

Simple yet powerful stuff . My takeaway from both of my stories is : don’t just read Neville or simply think about what you want. Just DO your sessions . DECIDE what you want and then FEEL it REAL! It will come about in ways you couldn’t possibly imagine but it WILL COME!

Thank you TT & Victoria for this opportunity…

…that we can share this story with the world . Thank you for your willingness to make Neville’s teachings simple.

Thank you Neville. It’s beyond words!!!

Love you & greetings from Poland

Michal (with Marlena and little Ola) in Manifesting Mastery

PS : I forgot to mention that at the very beginning before i started doing any feel it real session on the subjects mentioned above I imagined writing this success story to You :-)))

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PS II You have obviously my permission to share:-)

PS III: Just checked the time in Australia where you are and it looks like you are going to receive this email on Sat morning which will surely make your day:-)

Work with us directly. Eliminate the Habits, Programming and the Issues that have been getting in your way forever. Join us in Manifesting Mastery – Click here – Read the reviews, and if it makes sense to you too, join us.

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Radio gardening guru burns down greenhouse

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Radio gardening guru burns down greenhouse

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Image caption The contents of Terry Walton’s greenhouse were destroyed in the blaze

A gardening guru accidentally destroyed his own spring crops when he burnt down his greenhouse by mistake.

Terry Walton – famed for broadcasting from his allotment on BBC Radio Two’s Jeremy Vine show – used a heater to protect his vegetables from frost.

But he lost his spring tomatoes, parsnips and onions when the greenhouse caught fire from his double burner.

Mr Walton, 73, who gives gardening tips on a hillside in the Rhondda valley, had been alarmed by a frost alert.

He is now rebuilding his greenhouse and thanked the community for its support – including the police officers who attended the fire and offered him plastic trays.

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Image caption Terry Walton has thanked the local community who have rallied around him

“The forecaster was talking about minus one and minus two temperatures,” Mr Walton said.

“I thought I better put a double burner on tonight because this place is absolutely chock-a-block with tender plants.”

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Mr Walton said he had settled down at home when he heard someone banging on his dining room window last week.

“It was the young lad who lives in the house in front. He was up in his back bedroom and saw the greenhouse all in orange glow,” he added.

The neighbour grabbed a hosepipe to put out the fire but in 25 minutes the whole greenhouse had burnt down.

Image copyright Wales News Service

Image caption The fire damage has been cleaned up and Mr Walton is now rebuilding the greenhouse

“I had 72 onion plants and they are the best ones I have grown for many a year and they were only a fortnight from going out,” he said.

Mr Walton also lost 60 parsnips that were planted last week and tomatoes.

He is now rebuilding his greenhouse using 53 panes of glass while the community has rallied around, offering onions, parsnips and plastic trays.

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Columbine

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Columbine

The perennial columbine( Aquilegia) buds from mid-spring to early summer. Here’s how to plant and grow columbine flowers in your garden!

Columbines, also known as Granny’s Bonnet, are known for their bell-shaped, spurred flowers, which range in color from light pastels to bright reds, yellows, oranges, purples, and bi-colors. There are over 70 species!

The leaves have a lacy appearance. While they look delicate, columbine are very hardy and resilient–being deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.

The flowers are very attractive to butterflies, bees, moths, and hummingbirds!

Sow columbine seeds immediately into the ground in the spring. Allow the plant to self-seed and it will render many volunteer seedlings!

See the Delicate Beauty of Columbine

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Planting

Columbine grows in sun or light tint. Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost or direct sow into prepared beds with rich, well-drained soil after the last spring frost. See local frost dates. Press the flower seed into the soil, but do not cover with soil. Thin to the strongest plants. If planting a container plant, dig a pit twice the diameter of the pot the plant is in. Place the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fill in around the plant and firm the clay gently. Space ripen plants 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the variety. Water exhaustively.

Care

Do not overwater. Deadhead faded blooms and new buds will develop along the stems. The bloom season can be extended by as long as six weeks into mid summertime. Cut back foliage to the ground in the fall. When the ground is frozen, mulch to protect plants.

Pests/ Diseases

Powdery mildew Leaf miner

Recommended Range

Eastern red columbine( Aquilegia canadensis)- Has unique, elongated hollow tubes inside the flower that point upwards. Native to North America. ‘Corbett’ is a dwarf variety with yellow flowers. ‘Little Lanterns’ is about 10 inches tall with blue-green foliage.

European columbine( A. vulgaris)’ William Guiness’- Stunning deep purple-black outer petals with white-rimmed inner petals. The Swan series includes many improved bi-color hybrids: ‘Swan Pink and Yellow’- Soft pink outer petals with pastel yellow inner petals. ‘Swan Red and White’- Red outer petals with white inner petals.

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Send Raccoons Packing With These 8 Natural Deterrents

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Send Raccoons Packing With These 8 Natural Deterrents

These raccoon deterrents will help keep these pesky critters away from your home perimeter for good!

RELATED: How To Deter Skunks With These 7 Reliable Steps

Natural Raccoon Deterrents You Can Count On! How to Keep Raccoons Away

Raccoons may look cute and even pitiful at times, but they do pose a threat. By being potential rabies virus-carriers, they are a danger to you, your family, and your pets.

We can never stress enough the dangers and troubles these critters pose, so check out these tried-and-tested natural raccoon deterrents we’ve collected for you.

These homemade raccoon repellent ideas offer selections suited to your needs and budget. In searching, we came across 8 ways to naturally deter these pesky critters.

Also, I will share tips-off on steps you can take to help keep them away for good!

1. Cayenne Pepper Spray to Protect Your Garden

Raccoons are chicken predators and they wreak havoc in vegetable gardens. Dealing with a raccoon infestation can be a very frustrating situation!

Cayenne pepper is one of the natural raccoon discouragings and a great way to repel critters and pests. These pesky rodents detest the smell of this homemade raccoon repellent.

It attains it an effective ingredient then, in homemade animal repellent sprays.

What you’ll need :P TAGEND

A small canister of cayenne pepper 1 bottle of hot sauce 1 gallon of water

Instructions :P TAGEND

Add 1 small canister of cayenne pepper and 1 bottle of hot sauce to 1 gallon of water Spraying the answer all over your garden plants, bushes, and shrubs Reapply after rainfall.

2. Ammonia

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Raccoons cause trouble both in rural and urban areas where they can be a problem all year round. They are also welcome to carry distemper, roundworm, and fleas.

They wreak havoc on trash cans, creating a huge mess and attracting other animals and insects. Ammonia is another effective raccoon control solution.

How to use ammonia to deter raccoons :P TAGEND

Position several ammonia-soaked cloths near/ in various regions of the entrances of the raccoon’s nest Spray ammonia around the places where raccoons have been spotted Sprinkle one cup of ammonia solution around the inside of each trash can Spray ammonia on the ground in the places to where raccoons are drawn

3. Mothballs

Raccoons hate the odor of mothballs. So, it’s used by homeowners to get rid of raccoons in attics and crawlspaces.

But if left in such places for a long time, the chemicals can seep into the rest of your house, uncovering people to it. Mothballs can be ingested by pets or even small children.

Use this raccoon repellent moth balls method with extreme caution.

4. Predator Urine

Re bear prevention: These jars are scattered around the property. I assume predator urine or ice tea. pic.twitter.com/ txehgeJnxy

— Jeremiah Owyang (@ jowyang) August 31, 2014

This deterrent method will trick raccoons into thinking predators are nearby. It will likely scare them away.

This raccoon deterrent is available in sporting goods stores and many online retailers. Look for urine from wolves, coyotes, bobcats, or mountain lions.

Use it around areas where raccoons are dwelling.

RELATED: How to Get Rid of Flies Naturally

5. Another Method to Protect Your Garden: Epsom Salt

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— Survival Life (@ SurvivalLF) July 29, 2016

Raccoons can be very destructive to your vegetable garden. Lucky they don’t like the smell of Epsom salt.

To deter raccoons employing this method, sprinkle Epsom salt around and inside your vegetable garden. The masked critters will avoid your garden altogether and most likely will not return.

However, you will need to reapply every time it rains or after a couple of weeks with no rain.

6. Secure Your Chicken Coop

You don’t need to attain your chicken coop into a fortress to protect your chickens from raccoons, but it helps. Raccoons can open many latches, so use a latch you can padlock to keep the windows, doors, and other openings on your coop securely locked during the evening and nighttime hours.

Use a strong wire mesh with small openings that are no larger than 1/2 inch to keep raccoons from reaching into your coop or breaking through it. Put a roof on your coop and fasten it down tightly.

If a raccoon can’t break into your coop easily, he will likely move on and not return.

7. More Tips to Keep Raccoons Away

There are certain steps you can take which are effective in discouraging these critters from your property. They are simple yet necessary to ensure they don’t feel free to wander around.

Keep trash cans eyelids procure with bungee cords Keep your yard clean and free from any litter which attracts and invites critters to rummage through your property Picking up your pet’s water bowls at night Pick up your pet’s food bowls at night

8. Motion-Activated Sprinklers

Motion-activated repellents, specifically sprinkler repellents, are all-natural since they use only water to scare off raccoons. There are downsides like they are able expensive by itself, and they do rack up your utility bills.

There are solar-powered repellents which are just effective. One other thing is, it’s only limited to a certain area.

It can only secure a few square meters, so this is perfect to raccoon-proof your garden. Watch the related video below to know more about the motion-activated sprinkler natural raccoon deterrents.

Hit the play button to watch this interesting video from Backyard Boogi for a review on the motion activated sprinkler for raccoons and other critters :P TAGEND

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All various kinds of critters can invade your home, stimulating your life more difficult and your family less safe. Raccoons are especially notorious for cause havoc in your yard and home if left unattended.

Not one of these natural raccoon deterrents is exclusively effective by itself. One could work for a while but raccoons are intelligent animals which figure out your tactics after some time.

Respect and understand the beast to know what works for the long term.

Which of the natural raccoon deterrents have you tried before? Share your experience with us in the comments segment below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 29, 2016, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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Shasta Daisies

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Shasta Daisies

The cheerful Shasta daisy is a classic perennial. It appears similar to the familiar roadside daisy but has larger and more robust buds. Here’s how to grow Shasta daisies in your garden!

Shasta daisies tend to bloom in clumps from 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. They bear all-white daisy petals, yellow disk florets, and contrasting glossy, darknes green leaves.

Like clockwork, Shasta daisies return every springtime or early summer and bloom until early fall. They are never invasive( like some consider roadside daisies to be) and they are terrific for cutting.

Planting

When to Plant Shasta Daisies Sow seeds in receptacles in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide existing perennials in early spring or late summertime. If you seed immediately, anticipate blooms the following spring after one season’s growth. If buying a plant in a container, plant in springtime. Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site Grow in full sun for best buds. Soil should be moderately fertile–too rich and you’ll get more vegetation than flowers–and moist but well-drained. Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. How to Plant Shasta Daisies Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a pit twice the diameter of the receptacle. When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the clay surface. Fill around the root ball and firm the clay. Water thoroughly. Many of the taller plants will need support/ staking.

Care

How to Grow Shasta Daisies Water during the summer only if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. After the first killing frost, cut stems back to an inch or two above the soil line.( See local frost dates .) Every springtime, apply some compost and mulch to help control weeds. Every 3 to 4 years, divide perennials again in early spring or late summertime.

Pests/ Illness

Daisies are generally low maintenance. However, the following may occasionally be troublesome :P TAGEND Aphids Slugs Earwigs Chrysanthemum nematode Leaf spots

Recommended Range

‘ Cobham Gold’ is a popular variety with doubled flowerheads and a yellow disc carried atop 2-foot stems. ‘Horace Reed’ is an elegant daisy with double white flowerheads and incurved disk florets. ‘Snow Lady’ is a fast-growing, erect, bushy perennial that buds the first year from seed and creates single white flowerheads in the summer.

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Pumpkins

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Pumpkins

Whether you use them for engraving or cooking, pumpkins do not frustrate. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins!

Did you know pumpkins have been grown in North America for almost 5,000 years. It’s a lot of fun to grow this American native. However , note that pumpkins do require a long growing season( generally from 75 to 100 frost-free days) so you need to plant them by late May in northern locations to early July in exceedingly southern states.

Wait until ALL danger of frost has passed and the soil is warmed, as the seedlings of this tender crop will be injured or rotting. Find your local frost dates here.

That said, pumpkins are easy to maintain if you have the space.

Of autumn’s wine , now drink your fill; The frost’s on the pumpkin, and snow’s on the hill. -The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1993

Planting

Selecting a Site Pick a site with full sunlight( to light tint) and lots of space for sprawling vines. Vine assortments need 50 to 100 square feet per hill. However, if your garden space is limited , no worries! Plant pumpkins at the edge of the garden and direct vine growth across the lawn or sidewalk. The vines will only be bothersome for a few weeks. You can also grow pumpkins in big 5 to 10 gallon pails! Or, try miniature ranges. Pumpkins are big, greedy feeders. They opt very rich soil that is well-drained and not too soggy. Mix lots of compost and aged mature into the planting site before you sow seeds or transplant. Learn more about soil amendments and preparing soil for planting. Planting by Seed Pumpkins do best when the seeds are planted directly in the ground. If your growing season is very short, seed indoors in peat pots about 2 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Be sure to harden off before transplanting. Wait until the plant clay is 70oF or more before sowing seeds. Optimum soil temperature is 95 oF. Pumpkins are very sensitive to the cold. Plant seeds in rows or “pumpkin mounds, ” which are the size of small pitcher mounds. With mounds, the clay will warm earlier and more the seeds will germinate faster. This also helps with drainage and pest control. Prepare the hills in advance with an abundance of old manure dig deep into the ground( 12 to 15 inches ). If you don’t have manure, loosened the clay and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost Plant the seeds 1 inch deep into the hills( 4 to 5 seeds per mound ). Space mounds 4 to 8 feet apart. Your plants should germinate in less than a few weeks with the right soil temperature( 70 degrees F) and emerge in 5 to 10 days. When the plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 2 to 3 plants per hill by snipping off unwanted plants without disturbing the roots of the remaining ones. In rows, sow seeds 6 to 12 inches apart in rows 6 to 10 feet apart. Snip off plants to thin to one plant every 18 to 36 inches.

Care

Use row cover-ups to protect plants early in the season and to prevent insect problems. However, recollect to remove cover-ups before flowering to allow pollination by insects! Pumpkins are very thirsty plants and need lots of water. Water one inch per week. Water deep, especially during fruit defined. When watering: Try to keep foliage and fruit dry unless it’s a sunny day. Dampness will build rotting and other cancers more likely. Add mulch around your pumpkins to keep in moisture, suppress weeks, and discourage pests. Remember that pumpkins are tender from planting to harvest. Control weeds with mulch. Do not overcultivate, or their very shallow roots may be damaged. Most small vine varieties can be trained up a trellis. Larger ranges can be trained upward on a trellis, too–though it is an engineering challenge to support the fruit–usually with netting or old stockings. If your first blooms aren’t forming fruit, that’s normal. Both male and female buds need to open. Be patient. Bees are essential for pollination, so be mindful when using insecticides to kill pests. If you must use, apply only in the late afternoon or early evening, when blossoms are closed for the day. To attract more bees, try placing a bee house in your garden. Pumpkin vines, though obstinate, are very delicate. Take care not to damage vines, which reduces the quality of fruit. Pump Up Your Pumpkins! Pumpkins are HEAVY feeders. Regular therapies of manure or compost mixed with water will sustain good growth. Fertilize on a regular basis. Use a high nitrogen formula in early plant growth. Fertilize when plants are about one foot tall, just before vines begin to run. Switch over to a fertilizer high in phosphorous just before the blossom period. Pinch off the fuzzy objectives of each vine after a few pumpkins have formed. This will stop vine growth so that the plant’s energies are focused on the fruit. Pruning the vines may help with space, as well as let the plant’s energy to be concentrated on the remaining vines and fruit. Gardeners who are looking for a “prize for size” pumpkin might select the two or three prime nominees and remove all other fruit and vines. As the fruit develops, they should be turned( with great care not to hurt the vine or stem) to encourage an even shape. Place a thin committee or heavy cardboard under ripening melons and pumpkins to avoid decay and insect injury.

Pests/ Diseases

Squash glitches and cucumber beetles are common, especially later in summer. Contact your local Cooperative Extension for potential controls. Aphids Squash Vine Borer Powdery Mildew Anthracnose Poor illuminated, too much fertilizer, poor climate at bud period, and reduced pollinating bug activity can negatively impact fruit set.

Harvest/ Storage

Your best bet is to harvest pumpkins when they are mature. They will maintain best this route. Do not pick pumpkins off the vine because they have reached your desired size. If you want small pumpkins, buy a small variety. A pumpkin is ripening when its skin turns a deep, solid color( orange for most varieties ). When you thumb the pumpkin, the rind will feel hard and it will voice hollow. Press your nail into the pumpkin’s skin; if it resists puncture, it is ripe. Harvest pumpkins and wintertime squashes on a dry day after the plants going to die back and the skins are hard. To slow decay, leave an inch or two of stem on pumpkins and wintertime squash when harvesting them. To harvest the pumpkin, cut the fruit off the vine carefully with a sharp knife or pruners; do not tear. Be sure not to cut too close to the pumpkin; a liberal sum of stem( 3 to 4 inches) will increase the pumpkin’s keeping time. Handle pumpkins very gently or they may bruise. Pumpkins should be cured in the sunlight for about a few weeks to toughen the skin and then stored in a cool, dry bedroom, cellar, or root cellar–anywhere around 55 oF. If you get a lot of vines and blooms, but no pumpkins, you need more bees in your garden to pollinate the flowers. Grow some colorful blooms next to your pumpkin patch this year and you may get more bees and butterflies! The yellowish pumpkins will soon come handy to give the cows. They help out the fall feed, and if there is anything better for kine in milk we should like to know it. If you’re saving seeds, they are able to last for 6 years. Check out this video for tips-off on curing and storing pumpkins.

Recommended Assortment

Miniature pumpkins:’ Jack Be Little’ miniature pumpkin variety, perfect for a holiday table. Vine variety. Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days.’ We-B-Little’ is an All-America Selection winner, and’ Munchkin’ is another great miniature pumpkin. Miniature pumpkins are very productive and easy to grow, sometimes creating up to a dozen fruits per plant.

Photo Credits: National Garden Bureau. On the left,’ Munchkin’ miniature pumpkins. On the right,’ Wee-B-Little’ miniature pumpkins.

Pumpkin for carving:’ Autumn Gold’ great for engrave, decorating. All-America Selection winner. Vine variety. Excellent for Jack-o-Lanterns. Days to maturity are generally 100 to 120 days. Giant pumpkins:’ Dill’s Atlantic Giant’ jumbo variety can grow to 200 pounds. Great for those who want to grow a giant pumpkin. Vine will spread to 25 feet, so space is a must. Days to maturity are 130 to 160 days, so plant early! Thin to the best one or two plants. Feed heavily but maintain cultivation shallow. Remove first 2 or 3 female blooms after the plants start to bloom so that the plants grow larger with more leaf surface before defining fruit. Allow a single fruit to develop and pick off all female flowers that develop after this fruit has set on the plant. Take care that the vine doesn’t root down near the joints to avoid breakage. Perfect pumpkins for pies:’ Sugar Treat’ semi-bush hybrid. Ideal for cooking and cooking. Days to maturity are generally 100 to 120 days.’ Hijinks’ and’ Baby Bear’ are both All-America Selection winners and have sweet flesh for pumpkin pie.’ Cinderella’s Carriage’ is also perfect for pies or soups.’ Peanut Pumpkin’ also produces very sweet flesh and can be great in pumpkin pie or pumpkin puree.

Photo Credits: National Garden Bureau. On the left,’ Cinderella’s Carriage’ pumpkins. On the right,’ Peanut Pumpkin’.

Colorful pumpkins:’ Jarrahdale’ has blue-green skin and induces for great decorations.’ Pepitas Pumpkin’ is orange and green, and’ Super Moon’ is a large white pumpkin.

Photo Credits: National Garden Bureau. On the left, a’ Jarrahdale’ pumpkin. On the right, a’ Pepitas Pumpkin’.

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Cucumbers

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Cucumbers

An easy-care vegetable that loves sun and water, cucumbers grow speedily as long as they receive consistent watering and warmth. Most ranges will grow in any sum of space, thanks to the plant’s ability to climb. Of course, these prolific veggies are perfect for pickling!

There are two types of cucumber plants: vining cucumbers and bush cucumbers. The most common varieties grow on vigorous vines shaded by big leaves. The growth of these plants is fast, and the crop yield is abundant if you care for them properly. Vining assortments grow up a trellis or fencing. They will be cleaner–versus those that grow atop soil–often more prolific, and easier to pick.

Bush cucumbers, however, are nicely suited to containers and small gardens. Make successive plantings( every two weeks for continued harvests ). In already-warm summer soil, cucumbers will grow quickly and ripen in about six weeks!

If you’re interested in making pickles, we recommend several prolific varieties below that are bred especially for pickling, such as heirloom’ Boston Pickling’. For crispy pickles, be sure to prepare them within a few hours of harvesting!

Planting

When to Plant Cucumbers Cucumber plants should be seeded or transplanted outside in the ground no earlier than 2 weeks after the last frost date. Cucumbers are extremely susceptible to frost and cold injury; the clay must be at least 70 oF for germination. Do not plant outside too soon! To get a head start, sow cucumber seeds indoors about 3 weeks before you transplant them in the ground. They like bottom hot of about 70 oF( 21 oC ). If you don’t have a heat mat, put the seeds flat on top of the refrigerator or perch a few on top of the water heater. Prefer and Preparing a Planting Site Select a site with full sunlight. Cucumbers need warmth and lots of light. Cucumbers necessitate fertile soil. Mix in compost and/ or aged manure before planting to a depth of 2 inches and work into the soil 6 to 8 inches deep. Make sure that soil is moist and well-drained , not soggy and compacted. Clay should be neutral or slightly alkaline with a pH of around 7.0. Improve clay clay by adding organic materials. Improve dense, heavy soil by adding peat, compost, or rotted manure.( Get a soil test if you are unsure of your soil type; contact your local county cooperative extension .) Light, sandy clays are preferred for northern gardens, as they warm speedily in the spring. See our guide to soil amendments. How to Plant Cucumbers Plant seeds 1 inch deep and about 2 to 3 feet apart in a row, depending on variety( assure seed packet for details ). For vines developed on a trellis, space plants 1 foot apart. Cucumber can also be planted in mounds( or “hills”) that are spaced 1 to 2 feet apart, with 2 to 3 seeds planted in each mound. Once plants reach 4 inches in height, thin them to one plant per mound. If you live in the cooler climates, you can help warm the soil by covering the hill or row with black plastic. After planting, mulch around the area with straw, chopped foliages, or another organic mulch to keep pests at bay, and also keep bush types off the ground to avoid disease. A trellis is a good idea if you want the vine to climb, or if you have limited space. Trellising also protects the fruit from damage from lying on the moist ground. See how to build a trellis and support for vining vegetables. Encompas freshly planted cucumber seeds with netting or a berry basket if you have pests; this will keep them from digging out the seeds.

Care

How to Grow Cucumbers The main care requirement for cucumbers is water–consistent watering! They need at the least one inch of water per week( or more, if temperatures are sky-high ). Put your thumb in the soil and when it is dry past the first joint of your thumb, it is time to water. Inconsistent watering leads to bitter-tasting fruit. Water slowly in the morning or early afternoon, avoiding the leaves so that you don’t encourage leaf diseases that can ruin the plant. If possible, water your cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation to keep the foliage dry. Mulch to hold in soil moisture. When seedlings emerge, begin to water frequently, and increase to a gallon per week after fruit kinds. When seedlings reach 4 inches tall, thin plants so that they are at least 11/2 feet apart. If you’ve ran organic matter into the soil before planting, you may merely need to side-dress your plants with compost or well-rotted manure. If you wish, use a liquid fertilizer from your garden store such as vegetable plant food which is low nitrogen/ high potassium and phosphorus formula. Apply at planting, 1 week after bloom, and every 3 weeks, immediately to the soil around the plants. Or, you can work a granular fertilizer into the soil. Do not over-fertilize or the fruit will get stunted. If you have limited space or would prefer vertical vines, set up trellises early to avoid damage to seedlings and vines. Spray vines with sugar water to attract bees and define more fruit.

Pests/ Diseases

Little or No Fruit: If your cucumber plants do not set fruit, it’s not usually a disease. There is probably a pollination issue. The first flowers were all male. Both female and male flowers must be blooming at the same time. This may not happen early in the plant’s life, so be patient.( Female blooms are the ones with a small cucumber-shaped swelling at the base that will become the fruit .) Lack of fruit may also be due to poor pollination by bees, especially due to rain or cold temperatures, or insecticides. To assured us, you were able to always hand pollinate.( Dip a Q-tip into the male pollen and transfer it to the center of the female flower .) Remember, gynoecious hybrids necessitate companion pollinator plants.

Squash glitches may assault seedlings. Aphids are always a nuisance for any vegetable plant but easily managed. Powdery mildew can be a problem if the leaves get wet( water at the soil level ). Apply fungicides at the first sign of its presence. Cucumber Beetles may assault the vines and can cause disease.

Harvest/ Storage

How to Harvest Cucumbers Don’t let cucumbers get too large or they will taste bitter. At peak harvesting time, you should be picking cucumbers every got a couple of days. They’ll grow speedily! Harvest regular slicing cucumbers when they about 6 to 8 inches long( slicing varieties ). Harvest dills at 4 to 6 inches long and pickling cucumbers at 2 inches long. The large burpless cucumbers is also available up to 10 inches long and some forms are even larger.

Cucumbers are best picked before their seeds become hard and are feed when immature. Do not let them get yellow. A cucumber is of highest quality when it is uniformly green, firm, and crisp. Any cucumbers left on the vine too long will also get tough scalps and lower plant productivity. How to pick? Using a knife or clippers, cut the stem above the fruit. Pulling the fruit may damage the vine. Hold them picked. If you don’t, as plants mature, they will stop producing. How to Store Cucumbers Cucumbers are over 90 percentage water. Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to retain moisture. They will keep for a few weeks to 10 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.

Recommended Variety

‘ Burpless Bush Hybrid’ is a popular bush form of cucumber. ‘Boston Pickling’ is our favorite heirloom assortment bred especially for pickling. We also recommend disease-resistant’ Sassy’ or’ Calypso’ for early yields. Long, thin’ Parisian Pickling’ is great for stimulating gherkins or cornichons. Lemon cucumber is a smaller cucumber many folks find reliable.

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How To Build Your Own Underground Bunker For Survival

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How To Build Your Own Underground Bunker For Survival

Don’t jeopardize your family’s safety and carefully scheme the structure of your underground bunker!

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Have you ever thought about building your own underground bunker? Maybe you’re worried that it would cost too much, or be too hard to build.

Having underground bunker plans is one of the smartest investments you can make for you and your family’s safety. With all the dangers we’re facing today, such as social and global upheaval, terrorist threats, natural disasters , you can never be too complacent.

Provide your family with a safe and secure haven by house an underground bunker. Check out the instructions below to learn more.

The Plan

Every dedicated survivalist knows that planning is the first thing they need to do regardless of what they have to deal with. Constructing secret underground bunkers is no different.

Before you start excavating your opted place, you need to know some basics about the land.

What type of soil do you have? Where are the utility lines?

Consider consulting with a professional before digging on your land, and make sure you’re not infringing any regulations by house a bunker. In some examples, you may need to build your bunker on a different piece of property.

Don’t break ground until you have your blueprint complete and finalized.

Start Digging

Once you have all the necessary legal requirements and you have all the information and materials you need in building your DIY underground bunker, then let’s get digging!

You can do it old school with a shovel, or you can speed up the process by employing heavy machinery, such as a backhoe. You can rent one, but it will probably cost you a couple of hundred dollars a day.

Construct The Structure

You can build the underground bunker’s structure yourself or purchase a shipping crate, but make sure it will fit through the hole. Keep in mind of some advice against using a shipping crate as a bunker, as they are not made to be buried or inhabited.

If you’re going to build the structure with your own hands, you need to research the materials you plan on using to make sure they’ll hold up over time. Untreated wood, for example, will decompose easily.

Concrete is usually a better alternative when building the structure of secret underground bunkers. It has the strength to withstand underground construction and it is more cost-effective.

RELATED: The Weakness Of Underground Bunkers

Create Passages

For bunkers, accessibility is key. You can construct passageways from your home going to your bunker as an alternative way to get there faster especially when SHTF.

You can use scaffolding poles to support the passageways, but it is not advisable to use these in supporting the ceiling. Pillars constructed of bricks is a good option but concrete is the best material for this kind of project.

Safety First!

Take the necessary safety precautions when building this project. Severe weather is a mighty adversary when it comes to inducing your bunker secured.

Check the weekly forecast before you get started. You have to make sure no water will come into your bunker by cover-up your ceiling with waterproof sheets.

Consider asking some friends to assist you in with the construction, but only if you trust them with the knowledge of the locating of your bunker.

Air, Water, and Electricity

Your underground bunker will not be complete if it doesn’t have all the survival features you require. Make sure you have access to water, air ventilation, electricity and of course, food.

Keep in intellect this place should have all the necessary things you need in order to survive whatever SHTF episode will unfold before your eyes.

Radio Communication

When you take cover in a bunker, it’s best not to go outside until it’s utterly safe. You may not be certain when it’s safe to come out and know how bad the outside situation is.

This is when radio communication is very useful. Instructions can be given from an outside source while you’re cut off from the people around you.

Make sure your radio is also battery-operated in case electricity is out. You’ll never know how bad things can be when SHTF!

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Being a devoted prepper and survivalist means being ready for any kind of emergency. It’s time to batten down the hatches.

Our family’s safety is what matters most, especially when SHTF. Remember to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

We can withstand and survive any situation if we are well-prepared. Learn, prepare, and survive.

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in February 2017 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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60 Deliciously Tiny Finger Tattoos

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60 Deliciously Tiny Finger Tattoos

Tiny Finger Tattoos are seriously beautiful little pieces of artwork! They are elegant, decadent and eye- catching.

They can be sweet or serious with lots of different meanings and values, here are some of the most beautiful we could find.

This fancy Arabian lotus that is kinda like a part of a mandala is nothing but imagination.

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If you are fond of gardening or a fan of Beauty and the Beast, this tiny rose is for you!

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Put your heart on your finger!

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So fine and cutesy!

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So dreamy.

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Very cute but I bet it hurts like a mofo.

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Perfect for your inner astrologist!

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Cute mini mandala! Perfect for summer days.

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If you are a little in love with your furry friends.

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For the island daughter who loves the tropics.

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An arrow for the hipster you.

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Who needs a ring when you have this very beautiful skull piece?

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Minimalist but pretty.

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The symbolic semi colon.

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For the surfer dudette.

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For the devotee of the forest.

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Finger tattoos are really ring replacements!

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Take your love to the next level with these couple finger tats.

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A discreet one that could still show your passion.

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For the cat lady.

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For promises that wouldn’t be broken.

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The Eye of Horus for protection.

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The rosary for the devout you.

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This tiny cross for guidance.

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This cutesy ribbon is a must-have!

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This Yin and Yang tat is all sorts of cool.

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A constant reminder of what you possess inside.

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Just like putting your love on your sleeve.

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Show em your stars!

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For a love that’s anchored by faith.

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For the king and queen of hearts.

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