National Watermelon Day, prepare for Perseids, inflation cooking

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 50 days until autumn begins Question of the Day Any suggestions on training my dog not to be afraid of thunderstorms? – Answer Puzzle of the Day First (Blank) (Blank) hare.(What’s the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer "When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat." –Mark Twain (1835–1910) ADVERTISEMENT National Watermelon Day This is one of our favorite holidays of the summer. Watermelon is the perfect treat for a hot day. Here are tips for picking the best watermelon, plus a few tasty melon recipes!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT "Zombie Cells" Inside Your Body? - Doctor Says Yes. Scientists refer to them as senescent - or “zombie” cells. They can accumulate in your tissues and can have serious consequences.   LEARN MORE   Perseid Meteor Shower 2022 The Perseid meteor shower peaks between August 11 and 13, producing 50 meteors per hour. But with the bright full Moon happening on the 11th, what sort of show can we expect? Discover our viewing tips for this year’s Perseid meteor shower.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Can you believe it? The 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac is being printing right now! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. When you pre-order today, your new handy yellow book will arrive in August!   LEARN MORE   Watermelon Basket With Honey Lime Dressing This Watermelon Basket With Honey Lime Dressing recipe is one of our favorites. The combination of fruits work really well together and the lime dressing adds a festive flare!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spectacular lunar photography for your wall! Spend a year with the Moon! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Pre-order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Moon Calendar today and receive it before it arrives in stores!   LEARN MORE   Inflation Cooking: 10 Basic Rules and 10 Recipes When inflation causes food prices to increase, what do we do? Here at the Almanac, we’ve been through the Great Depression, wars, and various ups and downs. Here are 10 helpful rules to get you through this time—as well as 10 bang-for-your-buck recipes!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Flower Gardener's Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more.    LEARN MORE   Watermelons Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons require warm temperatures and a long growing season. By late summer, they should be just about ready to harvest! Here’s how to grow and harvest watermelons in your garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Our perennial best seller for 46 years! You can order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar right now! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Pre-order today, and you’ll receive your calendar before it arrives in stores!   LEARN MORE   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