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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, June 6, 2024 In June 'tis good to lie beneath a tree   While the blithe season comforts every sense,   Steeps all the brain in rest, and heals the heart,   Brimming it o'er with sweetness unawares. –James Russell Lowell (1819–91) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 14 days until summer begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day Who invented the electric food mixer? – Answer Puzzle of the Day I hire parsons. (Form a single word from this sentence.) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT grubGONE!®G: For Organic Lawn Care The only Non-Chemical that Effectively Controls Turf Grubs, Spring through Fall: 2x greater Fall Season control than GrubEx®, 1000x more spores than Milky Spore®. This easy to apply granule is highly effective in controlling all types of scarab beetle grubs (Chafers, Japanese Beetles, more) in lawns without harming homeowners, pets, pollinators, earthworms or birds and does not contaminate soil, streams, ponds and lakes.   LEARN MORE   What Is a New Moon? When Is the Next New Moon? It’s a new Moon! For astronomers, a new Moon means no Moon to see. For many cultures, however, the new Moon carries special meaning. What does a new Moon look like, and what does it mean? Let’s explore, fellow Moon lovers …    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Our readers love this calendar! Our Gardening Calendar has always been a reader favorite. 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…” - Michele   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 is happening—for all 12 months. Just enter your zip code or location.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window! The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes!   LEARN MORE   When Was D-Day—And What Happened On This Day? What was D-Day? Commemorated each year on June 6, D-Day was a historic invasion which was considered the turning point to end World War II.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Perfect Companion to the Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights!   LEARN MORE   5 Ways Weather Changed History: From D-Day to the American Revolution From D-Day to the American Revolution, weather has played pivotal moments in world history. Discover five surprising ways that weather changed history and shaped the course of human events!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 2025 Almanac calendars pre-orders are here! All of our reader favorites are back with brand-new artwork and photography. Order your 2025 Almanac calendar today!   LEARN MORE   How to Identify and Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms Big, fat, and green! These caterpillars can do a lot of damage to our summer crops (especially our precious tomatoes!). Get ready by learning about how to control tomato hornworms in your garden.    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