Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
High noon in August! over all the land The very air is palpitant with heat; While stretching far, the fields of ripening wheat Unrippled lie as plains of yellow sand! –Henry Sylvester Cornwell (1831–1886) | | | Question of the Day How can I keep rabbits out of my garden? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Aloha State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer | | Perseid Meteor Shower 2023 The famous spectacle of the summer Perseid meteor shower has begun—and will keep intensifying until its peak Saturday night, August 12, a day later than usual. The Moon won’t mar the show this year, so expect a shooting star every minute! | | | | Beneficial Insects in the Garden Which are the most beneficial insects? We’re talking about bugs that are good for plants in the garden and eat pests that would otherwise eat your plants. Find out and start thinking about which plants and flowers attract beneficial insects! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Our readers love this calendar! Our Gardening Calendar has been a favorite of readers for over 47 years. Here’s what one reader had to say: “I just love this calendar! I’ve been getting it for at least 10 years if not more and buying ones for all my gardening friends for a Christmas gift. And they all love it!” - Michele | | Impatiens Impatiens are one of the rare annual plants that will provide colorful blooms in shady gardens—so they’re also perfect for hanging baskets or containers on porches. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for impatiens. | | | | 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! | | Peach Butter Nothing captures the essence of late summer more than this sweet-tart peach butter. Easily made in a slow cooker, this will quickly become one of your go-to peach preservation techniques. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Staying organized will be a breeze! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | 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 | | | | |
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