Growing raspberries, peach raspberry crunch, dill

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, July 12, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 72 days Question of the Day My deck is looking aged. Do I have to treat it, or can I let it go natural? – Answer Puzzle of the Day One hug (Change these words into one word.) – Answer Beyond me in the fields the sun Soaks in the grass and hath his will; I count the marguerites one by one; Even the buttercups are still. –Archibald Lampman (1861–99) ADVERTISEMENT Raspberries In a small space, raspberries yield a phenomenal quantity of ravishing berries—and they fruit year after year with proper care. Raspberries can be harvested all the way from midsummer through to the first frost. See our tips on how to plant, grow, harvest, and prune raspberries!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be" Tony Horton says he’s found a much more effective way to fight age-related muscle loss - and even build new muscle - that has nothing to do with exercise. Click Here To Watch His Presentation >>   LEARN MORE   Dill Dill is an annual, self-seeding plant with feathery green leaves. It is used most commonly in soups and stews or for pickling. Dill weed is easy to grow—here’s how!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT A stunning wall calendar packed with gardening knowledge! The 2022 Gardening Calendar offers beautiful illustrations alongside timely gardening advice, fun facts, and more. “I buy this calendar every year. The vintage artwork is always 5 stars, and the quality of the calendar design is also five stars! Always look forward to buying the next one!” -Denise   LEARN MORE   Thunderstorm Facts and Lore With July comes nature’s fireworks—thunderstorms! How is thunder formed? How far away is lightning? Let’s look at some thunder lore and how thunder is born.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Taking one day at a time has never been more fun! The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022 Everyday Calendar lets you start each day learning something new: For example, What is “eigengrau”? What food can you use to soothe the itch of a mosquito bite? The answers to these questions and many more are in the Everyday Calendar!   LEARN MORE   Peach Raspberry Crunch Ever tried combining peaches and raspberries? Mmmm! Try this mouth-watering recipe for Peach Raspberry Crunch.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I keep my floors sparkly clean? Great for dusting tile, laminates, marble and hard wood floors! This convenient household-size, multi-colored wool dust mop is the perfect tool for keeping your floors shiny!   LEARN MORE   Reflections on Life in Quarantine With all the ups and downs that happened during COVID this past year, it’s undeniably been an eye-opening and reflective period for all of us. Looking back, I realize how much our world shifted dramatically, both physically and psychologically, some of it perhaps permanently.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT You can now order your 2022 Planner! Previously known as the Engagement Calendar—now in its 27th year! This popular daily planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version