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You won’t want to miss any of these heartwarming stories. [GreenPrints Weekly](  May 19, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends. SPONSORED [UpRoot Design Studio]( Unlock the secret to rapid organic growth and see your garden flourish like never before. Try [The Magnificent Garden]( today and be amazed by the incredible difference! Magnificent Garden is not only superior garden & landscape food, but a community of growers & influencers coming together showcasing their success in the garden using The Magnificent Garden Multi-Purpose Plant Food. [Learn More Now!](  [When Falling in the Garden Isn't the End]( [Daily Story]  As I get older, I'm getting keenly aware that my body isn't going to stand (literally) for what I'm used to putting it through, whether it's squatting to pick up a spade or kneeling on rocks instead of a mat in my garden. Falling in the garden is always a risk, but the consequences of those falls get worse as we age. [Read More...]( [All-Access]( [GreenPrints Garden Club All-Access Membership—ONLY $10]( Claim your GreenPrints Garden Club All-Access Membership today and get all the greatest gardening stories ever—heartwarming and funny, for you now! [Sign Me Up!]( [Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?]( [Daily Story]  Today's story appeared to me ironically enough after I took some heat for suggesting marigolds might deter rabbits (among other pests like aphids). My experience gardening comes from real life, trial, and error, and conversations with my gardening friends and groups. Like anyone, I hear a good tip, I try it, and if it works for me, I keep doing it and probably tell other people about it so they can try it—not live by it, I don't have that kind of power, people! [Read More...]( [Glorious Tomato Collection]( [Savor these stories about tomatoes–The Glorious Tomato Story Collection]( Our editors have carefully curated some of the finest tomato stories ever featured in GreenPrints. From heartwarming anecdotes to side-splitting tales, these stories capture the essence of what makes tomatoes so remarkable. We’re thrilled to present our brand-new printable The Glorious Tomato Story Collection, showcasing these extraordinary stories. [Read More …]( [People Are Like Plants: A Short Poem About Gardening and Human Nature]( [Daily Story]  “People Are Like Plants” by Gary Carter is a thought-provoking short poem about gardening that draws parallels between human characteristics and various plant species. This poem explores the diverse personalities and traits of individuals, likening them to the unique qualities of different plants. [Read More...]( [May 2024]( [The GreenPrints May 2024 Issue is Ready for You to Read (and Listen to)!]( GreenPrints is better, bigger, and greener than ever. Now monthly and printable, issues include stories in audio format, new sections like "Plants we Love," and Recipes from the Garden. This month, read (and listen to) "Chainsaw Mother's Day", "The Great Zucchini Challenge", "Harvest of Friendship" and more! [Learn More …]( [Saving Bad Tomatoes for Chickens? Not So Fast]( [Daily Story]  I often save some of my produce for the local wildlife. I imagine they will eat from my garden one way or the other, so I might as well give them some of the fruits and vegetables that get eaten by bugs or that don't develop. I try to keep this offerings a little distance from my garden, but I've put out corn for deer, cucumbers for rabbits, and strawberries for skunks. But tomatoes for chickens? [Read More...]( [Tote Bag]( [Get this Enjoyable Coloring Book Now!]( The most beautiful, fun, and inspiring garden coloring book ever made! One-of-a-kind paperback coloring book allows you to create your own beautiful works of art. They make great gifts, too! [Only $5 Now!]( [5 Best Sunflowers to Shine Light on Your Garden]( [Daily Story]  There’s something eternally captivating about sunflowers. Perhaps it’s their association with the warmth and radiance of the Summer sun, or the way they tower majestically over other garden plants. Or maybe it’s their simple yet cheerful beauty, with golden petals surrounding a dark, seed-filled center. Whatever the reason, sunflowers hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners and flower lovers everywhere. 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