Daily Factoid

Pod Toss

If you make a wish while throwing a peapod containing nine peas over your shoulder, the wish will come true.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Mon 8 July 2013

From the Kitchen Cupboard

To eliminate Canada thistles, spray seedlings less than 2 weeks old with white vinegar (5 percent acetic acid). Reapply when new sprouts appear from the roots.

Note: Vinegar will burn any plant, so be careful when treating the yard of garden.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Tue 9 July 2013