Growing kiwi, Moon illusion, marigolds, 2 fried green tomato recipes

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, August 7, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 47 days until autumn begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day What is a horse latitude? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Natural State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar! Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2024 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024.   LEARN MORE   Kiwifruit Did you know that these tasty and nutrient-packed fruits grow on a vine and aren’t native to New Zealand? That’s right! There are kiwi plants for both colder and warmer regions. Here’s what you need to know about growing your own kiwifruit.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spectacular lunar photography! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today!   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    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   Marigolds No annual is more cheerful or easier to grow than the marigold. These flowers are the spendthrifts among annuals, bringing a wealth of gold, copper, and brass into our summer and autumn gardens.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Your Guide to a Flowering Future! We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more.    LEARN MORE   Fried Green Tomatoes (Flour) These crunchy, tangy Fried Green Tomatoes are made without cornmeal or breadcrumbs—flour only. Why? If you have very fresh garden tomatoes, this brings out their taste without masking it. Our mother made her fried green tomatoes this way and we highly recommend you try it!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The perfect book for budding minds! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today!   LEARN MORE   Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Got green tomatoes? Try our Southern Fried Green Tomatoes recipe submitted by an Almanac reader. In this recipe, you dip unripened tomato slices in a little flour, dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture. Then fry until crispy and golden brown!    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