Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
Wake up, golden Head! Wake up, Brownie! Cat-bird wants you in the garden soon. You and I, butterflies, bobolinks, and clover, We've a lot to do on the first of June. –Charles G.D. Roberts (1860–1943) | | | Question of the Day Is there a difference between heat lightning and sheet lightning? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The state of exclamation. (Abbreviation of a U.S. state) – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT 2024 Almanac calendars are here! All of our reader favorites are back with brand new artwork and photography. Pre-order your 2024 Almanac calendar today! | | 2023 Hurricane Season Forecast The updated 2023 hurricane forecasts are out! Here are predictions for current tropical storms and hurricanes—for the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1 and ending November 30. Plus, find out how many hurricanes will make landfall. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Companion handbooks for all gardeners! Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | Squash Vine Borer When your squash plants are suddenly struggling, it may be the work of a squash vine borer. If caught early, it’s possible to save the plant. Learn how to prevent, control, and get rid of this squash plant pest. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Available Now: Vermont Weather Stations! The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes! | | Bee Balm (Monarda) A perennial favorite, bee balm (Monarda spp.), aka wild bergamot, flowers in mid- to late summer. This native plant is beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies! Learn how to plant and grow bee balm. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Need a great gift for a gardener? Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design. | | Blueberry Rhubarb Jam This Blueberry Rhubarb Jam recipe won third prize in an Old Farmer’s Almanac recipe contest. Rhubarb adds a pleasant tartness to this jam; the blueberries provide color and texture. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful hand-drawn garden illustrations Relax and pass the time on a rainy day with one of our nature-inspired puzzles! Choose from a selection that includes vintage vegetables, garden wonders, and a rainbow of birds. | | Celery: Bland and Boring? Not So Fast! Celery is one of the most underrated vegetables. Most people would never think of this humble stalk as a high-powered health food. Yet, it is! Learn some surprising facts about celery. | | | | | | | | | “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | | | 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. Is Daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version | | | | |
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