Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
Sweet breath drifting through the open windows: perfume of memory—conduit of spring. –Linda Pastan (1932–2023) | | | Question of the Day My understanding is that there are a couple of words that were derived from sailing, one being “posh” and the other being “news.” What are the true origins of these words, and is it true that they are derived from sail of old? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day What letter turns an animal into a covering? – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT Partner with The Old Farmer's Almanac! Get your business growing by advertising with The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Reach a large audience of passionate readers who value gardening and healthy living. Contact us today, and watch your business bloom! | | Welcome to the "Dark" Side: All About Black Walnut Trees The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America’s most valuable and beautiful native trees, but it does have a “dark side.” Here’s what you should know before planting a black walnut in your yard—and how to harvest and eat the tasty black walnuts, too! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT 32 In-Depth Flower Profiles and MORE! We love to share our passion for gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. It contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. | | 2024 Hurricane Season Forecast The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 2024. With record-warm sea surface temperatures, experts predict above-average activity, with the highest numbers that NOAA has forecasted to date. | | | | Basic Apple Jelly This Basic Apple Jelly recipe is very flexible. Choose your apple variety based on flavor. Porters or MacIntosh will make a sweet jelly, while Gravensteins or Greenings will make a spicier jelly. | | | | 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. | | Crab Apple Jelly So many people throw out crab apples. But you can simply simmer juiced apples and sugar to make delicious Crab Apple Jelly! The bright red jelly also makes a festive gift. Optional: Add a cinnamon stick to each jar before you seal it. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Grow Big or Go Home! For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive. | | | | | ☞ 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* © 2024 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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