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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, August 13, 2023   Small summer insects chirp amid the blades  That rattle with a sharp metallic sound,  And clover, like a group of modest maids,  Empurples yonder patch of meadow ground.  –James Berry Bensel (1856–1886) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 41 days until autumn begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day I have a stain of unknown origin on my concrete garage floor. What should I use to remove it? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Gem State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Take Your Pick! Our 2024 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity with our captivating and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead.   LEARN MORE   Our Winter Outlook for 2023 Here at the Almanac, we’re already looking ahead to the winter predictions. See what weather influences we are monitoring right now in the 2023 Winter Outlook.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Order Your 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day!   LEARN MORE   Saturn Closest to Earth—And Brightest—in August, 2023! In our culture of publicity and hard sell, it’s tempting to exaggerate. But one planet never disappoints: Saturn. Starting this weekend, Saturn will be at brightest for 2023, as the Ringed Planet reaches its closest approach to Earth. This is Saturn’s time.    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   Left-Handed Facts and Folklore International Left-Handers Day is August 13! To celebrate, here are some fun facts and folklore about being left-handed. Right on, left-handers!    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   Fall Vegetable Garden Planning: Choosing the Best Plants for Autumn Growing Having a fall vegetable garden is fun and easier than other times of year. We also find that veggies are “sweeter” in fall. Even though we call it a “fall garden,” summer is the time to plant your vegetables. Follow our 3 simple groupings and you’ll be harvesting right into the winter!    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Order your 2024 Gardening Calendar! The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar! Our readers love it’s friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations!   LEARN MORE   Pickled Okra With our Pickled Okra recipe, you can enjoy summer okra all year long! It’s an easy recipe, even for novice canners. Be sure to select very fresh, young, tender okra pods. Remove any spotted or blemished pods.     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