Growing sedum, 10 salad ideas, shade/sun garden definitions

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 86 days until autumn begins Question of the Day How did the term “bachelor’s degree” originate? – Answer Puzzle of the Day A crystalline substance and a tear. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer Our seasons have no fixed returns, Without our will they come and go; At noon our sudden summer burns, Ere sunset all is snow. –James Russell Lowell (1819–91) ADVERTISEMENT Sedum Sedums have it all! This perennial plant has thick, succulent green foliage and clusters of star-shaped flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall. It’s easy to care for, and beloved by pollinators, too! Here’s how to grow sedum in your garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Back By Popular Demand - Butterfly Weed Plants! Order Now and Get Super Fast Shipping on America’s Favorite Plant To Attract all Those Beauties Like Monarchs and Butterflies To Your Garden.   LEARN MORE   Gardening Tools We Consider Indispensable: It Doesn't Take Much! What tools do you need for vegetable gardening? Though many of us at the Almanac are longtime gardeners, our modest selection of tools may surprise you.  Here’s what we consider our 10 indispensable tools—as well as tips on how to take care of them!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   10 Salads That Are Hearty and Healthy Want a healthy salad that’s also satisfying? Here are 10 salad recipes that are filling and hearty enough to be eaten as a meal but could also be a side dish. These salad recipes highlight fresh fruit and vegetables, great grains, and proteins.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Perfect Companion for Every Vegetable Gardener Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.    LEARN MORE   Shade Garden and Plant Shade Definitions Some plants need full sun, others part shade, and others full shade. The amount of light that a plant requires is critical to its survival; many gardeners find that a plant is dying because it’s in the wrong location with too much sun or shade. Let’s take a look at plant shade…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Hot Air Balloon Solar Lantern Beautifully hand-painted multi-colored glasswork. Special flickering LED solar lights create the appearance of flames shooting up from the burner engine in a real hot air balloon. Truly an eye-catching addition to any garden hanging on a tree, shepherd hook, or a pergola. Automatically lights up at night.   LEARN MORE   Home Remedies for Varicose and Spider Veins They're as common as mosquitoes in summer and about as beloved. Unfortunately, there's no repellent for varicose veins and spider veins, but we'll explain the causes and provide health remedies to help.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily 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