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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, June 25, 2023   It is not summer until the crickets sing.  –Weather proverb Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 90 days until autumn begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day What causes the greenish gray color around the yolks of hard-boiled eggs? – Answer Puzzle of the Day A confection and a cluster. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT 2024 Almanac calendars are here!  All of our reader favorites are back with brand new artwork and photography. Order your 2024 Almanac calendar today!    LEARN MORE   Figs Figs are a delicious treat that thrive in warm climates but can also be grown in more temperate regions with a bit of extra care. Here’s how to grow a fig tree in your garden!    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   Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola and Prosciutto This recipe has a lovely sweet and salty flavor. Feel free to substitute another soft cheese, such as fresh goat’s-milk or ricotta. Super easy, super impressive, and super fast to make—what more could you ask for in an appetizer?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Treat yourself to a new coffee mug! Find your new favorite mug at the Old Farmer’s Store! We offer a wide selection featuring bontanic designs for gardeners, birders, and fans of the outdoors!   LEARN MORE   Predict the Temperature with Cricket Chirps We all know the evening sound of a cricket. Did you know that the number of cricket chirps reports the temperature? It’s true! We explain how to use the “cricket thermometer” method. And next time there’s a warm evening, count the cricket chirps!    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   Fun Facts About Crickets (And How to Care for Crickets) Do you know a cricket from a grasshopper—or, how crickets sing? Also, a cricket is a great (non-biting) insect for children to observe, especially in the classroom. Learn more about crickets!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Keep an eye on the sky! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today!   LEARN MORE   Is Your Farmers' Market the Real Deal? You go to a farmers’ market for the freshest, best-tasting fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. You’re hoping to avoid shady characters. Here are tips on getting the best bounty—with six ways to spot a fake farmer. (And tell us your stories!)    READ MORE    ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Get The Old Farmer's Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo "Alexa, ask Farmer's Almanac about today."  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