Sunsets after the solstice, astilbe, hummingbird food, Midsummer Eve

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, June 23, 2023    If it rains on Midsummer Eve,   the filbert crops will be spoiled.   –Weather proverb Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 92 days until autumn begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day How do you get mildew and its musty smell out of carpeting? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Lady mine (Change these words into a single word.) – 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   After the Summer Solstice, How Fast are We Losing Daylight? Summer, bring it on! After the summer solstice (June 21), we start to lose daylight. How fast? Bob Berman talks solstices and sunsets—and you can find out how rapidly the times change where you live.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Add a pop of color to your kitchen! Replace your worm-out kitchen towels with one of our colorful options from Michel Design Works! Each towel features a bright and bold floral design and even some feathered friends!   LEARN MORE   Midsummer Day 2023: Why (and How) is Midsummer Celebrated? Are you familiar with Midsummer Day (traditionally June 24) and Midsummer Eve (June 23)? We’ll explain why it’s called “Midsummer” when the day is so near the first day of summer (the solstice), why it’s also St. John the Baptist Day, and some fun traditions!    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   How to Make Hummingbird Nectar Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Hummingbird nectar is simple to make at home, but you do need to use the right ingredients. Learn how to make homemade hummingbird food and attract hummingbirds to 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   Astilbe Astilbe flowers (Astilbe spp.) start blooming in late spring, producing spikes of showy flowers in pinks or whites atop glossy, fern-like foliage.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Add a focal point to your gardens! These hand-painted garden stakes feature a stunning  butterfly on top. You can set it amongst your garden beds to add a pleasing focal point that will fit right in with your flowers or shrubs!   LEARN MORE   Maple-Glazed Pineapple Upside Down Cake This wonderful Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a homerun every time. Expect a rich moist cake with a beautiful golden color. The maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness.     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