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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, June 16, 2023    Primroses, the Spring may love them;   Summer knows little of them.   –William Wordsworth (1770–1850) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 5 days until summer begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day Why do stars twinkle, while the visible planets (and our Moon) shine constantly when viewed? – Answer Puzzle of the Day To love ruin (Rearrange this phrase into a single word meaning violent change or turnover.) – Answer ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ ADVERTISEMENT Feed Your Plants Right! Set your garden up for success our Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! This OMRI listed fertilizer is suitable for indoor and outdoor use everywhere and formulated for tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Available at Walmart.   LEARN MORE   Cauliflower Cauliflower is a sun-loving, cool-season crop to grow in spring and fall. An annual plant in the cabbage family, cauliflower has edible white flesh that is extremely healthy and considered a “superfood.”    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Do you like to plan ahead like us? Our latest calendars are up for pre-order. Order today, and you’ll get your new calendar before they hit the shelves!   LEARN MORE   Powdery Mildew Remedies for Plants One unwelcome visitor to my garden at this time of year is powdery mildew. Here’s how to control this plant disease with natural remedies, including a homemade baking soda spray treatment.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT One of a kind glass decorations You can decorate your windows with these colorful hand-pressed glass suncatchers. Each piece measures three inches wide and is one of a kind!   LEARN MORE   Easy Grilling Recipes—And Grill Advice For The Summer You know that everything tastes better when grilled over an open flame. Let’s refresh our memories with some grill advice for the summer.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for the farmer's market! If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes!   LEARN MORE   Wasps, Bees, and Hornets: What's the Difference? All “bees” are not created equal. Bees, wasps, and hornets may look alike and belong to the same order of insects called Hymenoptera, but they are different insects. How can you tell the difference between a bee, a wasp, and a hornet? Let’s take a look!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design.   LEARN MORE   The Moon Illusion: Why Does the Moon Look So Big Tonight? Who hasn’t turned down a road to confront a low, horizon-hugging Moon that seems absolutely enormous? Why does the Moon look so big? This is called the “Moon Illusion”! Bob Berman explains.    READ MORE    “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the 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. 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