Morning glories, tomato recipes!, canning sauce

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, July 31, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 53 days Question of the Day Who was the youngest person ever to graduate from college with a doctorate? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What letter causes a small word to make a loud noise? – Answer What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare? — No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night. –W.H. Davies (1871–1940) ADVERTISEMENT Morning Glories How do you plant and care for morning glories? These strong climbers have beautifully shaped blooms that unfurl in the sun and romantic tendrils that lend old-fashioned charm. Learn all about growing morning glories in your garden!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful Green Summer Lawns...Especially When It's Hot! Huma-Iron™ contains a natural blend of carbon, humus, iron, and trace minerals that will revive your lawn and keep it green throughout the summer and fall months.   LEARN MORE   When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit How do you know when a vegetable or fruit is ripe and at the peak of flavor? Whether you are harvesting in the garden OR you are picking produce at the market, find out when to pick a pepper—or tomato, cucumber, bean pod, melon, ear of corn, eggplant, pumpkin, and all your common veggies and fruit...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your 2022 Gardening Calendar is now available! A dream of flower gardens foretells great joy. Make your dream a reality with the 2022 Gardening Calendar. Advice, folklore, and gardening secrets!   LEARN MORE   15 Delicious Summer Tomato Recipes Let’s make the most of summer’s tomato harvest!  We’ve got 15 delicious summer tomato recipe ideas right here—from tantalizing tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes to super salsa!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store! It includes calendars with exciting historical moments and fun facts about holidays; interesting tidbits about how astronomy affects our daily lives; fun guides for tracking and predicting the weather; wit and wisdom about your body, from your nose to your toes; and more!   LEARN MORE   How to Can Tomato Sauce: Recipe and Tips Have you ever canned tomato sauce? This super-basic canned (jarred) tomato sauce contains only tomatoes—with a little lemon juice or acid for safety. We seal the jars in a boiling water bath. No special “canner” needed. Get ready to use up all those end-of-summer tomatoes!    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get a fun game going with these beautiful cards! Beautiful vintage French illustrations! This standard deck of playing cards features lovely vegetables on each card. Explore more fun card decks!   LEARN MORE   Bowls and Boards: Feasting Without Endless Cooking Big bowls, platters, and boards are great alternatives for easy-breezy summer meals and also holiday entertaining. Forget casseroles, individual appetizers, and all that work. Guests enjoy the variety of foods and helping themselves. The best part? No (or less) cooking! Work smarter, not harder!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! Spend a year with the Moon! “Photos ARE gorgeous! Love knowing the name and background of each Full Moon. And every month includes the ‘Best Days To’ plus a full table of ‘Best Days’ in the back of the calendar. Exactly as described - glad I purchased.” -Tracey Uhthoff   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... 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