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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, August 20, 2023 Today is World Honey Bee Day! Learn more about raising honey bees. Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 34 days until autumn begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day Why are these hot, humid days of August called Dog Days? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Pine Tree 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   Honey Health Benefits Cuts, scrapes, scratches, burns, coughs, canker sores, heartburn, stomach upsets, diaper rash—mostly minor ailments, but sometimes painful and always inconvenient—are common occurrences in most households. What to do? Some people reach for the honey!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Kids love it! The new Almanac for Kids will bring a smile to your child’s face—after all, kids love it, adults can’t put it down, and teachers give it high marks!   LEARN MORE   Watermelon Basket With Honey Lime Dressing A delicious fruit salad with a fantastic presentation! By using the watermelon rind as a bowl or a basket, you can wow your guests while serving up melons and summer fruits. The light dressing adds a delicious, sweet, and citrus flair!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Which Almanac do you prefer? Did you know we have three versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? That’s right! Take your pick between The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Digital Edition.  Order today!   LEARN MORE   10 Ground Cover Plants for Your Garden A baffling problem for many gardeners is what to grow in areas that are challenging. Have a tough slope or area that is hard to mow safely? Want to fill in around taller plants with a living mulch or grow a “stepable carpet” around your walkway pavers?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Howl at the Moon! 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   Beekeeping 101: Where to Get Honey Bees You can’t be a beekeeper without any bees! Here’s how and where to obtain a colony of honey bees for your apiary.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Companion handbooks for all gardeners! Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting.    LEARN MORE   Summer Heat Wave of 1936 Decades ago, a blistering heat wave hit the eastern seaboard. We may complain of the heat now, but the record-breaking summer of 1936 certainly puts the weather into perspective!     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