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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, June 28, 2024 Our seasons have no fixed returns, Without our will they come and go; At noon our sudden summer burns, Ere sunset all is snow.  –James Russell Lowell (1819–91) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 86 days until autumn begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To begin a diet to lose weight cut hay destroy pests and weeds dry fruit, vegetables, or meat prune to discourage growth quit smoking wean animals or children Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day How did the term “bachelor’s degree” originate? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Six-eighths of a discoverer, a preposition, and a vowel. (Use these clues to find the three “words” that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Order your 2025 Gardening Calendar! The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar! Our readers love its friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations!   LEARN MORE   How to Make Pesto | Basic Basil Pesto Recipes Learn how to make classic basil pesto. It’s so rewarding—easy to make and freezes beautifully to use later! Even if you don’t grow many plants, we have a starter recipe featuring only 10 to 12 leaves!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Add a soundtrack to your garden or patio! North Country Wind Bells® is based in Round Pond, Maine, where they craft wind bells that echo the familiar tones of coastal and harbor bells.   LEARN MORE   Why Is It Called a Quarter Moon (Not a Half Moon)? Tonight is the last quarter Moon. It looks like half a pie, so why isn't it called a "half Moon?" Astronomer Bob Berman explains this Moon phase, which he finds the most interesting of all!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT What can't you do with a Hori Hori Knife? The Hori Hori Knife is a gardening multi-tool like no other! You can sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest your vegetables with it. It’s a staff favorite at the Almanac!   LEARN MORE   10 Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat There’s the typical hot summer weather—and then there are heat waves. Learn more about what heat waves are—and how to stay safe in extreme heat with these 10 helpful tips.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Can you believe it? It’s almost time to ship the 2025 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. Pre-order today!   LEARN MORE   Plants That Repel Mosquitoes and Other Biting Bugs When summer arrives, so do the biting bugs! Can plants alone really repel mosquitoes and other nuisance insects in the garden? Here’s what the science says as well as a list of plants with actual insect-repellent properties.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy a bountiful harvest of gardening tips! Join the Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club and get our best gardening publications, plus exclusive access to an online library of gardening wisdom. Grow your knowledge (and your garden!) all year-round.   LEARN MORE   2024 Moon Phase Calendar What’s the Moon’s phase tonight? With our 2024 Moon Phase Calendar, you’ll find when the next new Moon, first quarter, full Moon, or last quarter are happening—for all 12 months. Just enter your zip code or location.    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* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version