Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,
And over it softly her warm ear lays.
Whether we look, or whether we listen,
We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.
–James Russell Lowell (1819–91) | | | Question of the Day
How should I cut the roses from my blossoming bushes? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
What grows less tired the more it works? – Answer | |  How to Grill Kabobs and Skewers (Plus Great Kabob Recipes!)
Kabobs are a great way to cook meat; when grilled on skewers, meat cooks more evenly and tastes juicier. What’s the best way to cook kabobs on the grill? What are the best meats for kabobs? How do you use skewers? See our tips—plus 5 kabob recipes. | | | |  Basil
Basil is easy to grow, but it only grows outdoors in the summer once the soil has warmed up nicely—and it’s a great companion to tomatoes! Here’s what to know about planting, growing, and harvesting basil. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Companion handbooks for all gardeners!
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These menacing-looking insects don’t have a thing for ears or wigs, but they will certainly go after garden plants. Here are tips for how to identify, prevent, and get rid of earwigs, also known as “pincher bugs,” in the garden. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets
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What grows for 10 years or more, suffers from almost no pests, and is refreshingly easy to care for? It’s rhubarb! This perennial vegetable has tart-flavored ruby or green stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces. Learn how to plant, grow, and pick rhubarb properly. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Add a focal point to your gardens!
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Do you grunt, groan, and ratchet yourself to a standing position as you get out of bed in the morning? Then, after stretching and moving around for a few minutes, do you feel the achiness and stiffness abate (at least some of it)? Why do you feel so achy in the morning? | | | | | | | |  | | “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” |
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