Weekend garden chores, ferny friends, canning tomato sauce, noctilucent clouds

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, June 29, 2024 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 (1856–86) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 85 days until autumn begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To cut hay destroy pests and weeds dry fruit, vegetables, or meat prune to discourage growth Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day How do I keep rabbits from eating my flowers? – Answer Puzzle of the Day A shining body, a preposition, and an ancient city.(Use these clues to find the three words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Perfect for the Farmer's Market! Our new collection of embroidered baseball caps features garden-inspired designs on the front and a cheerful sentiment on the back. They’re a stylish choice for your morning walk or a trip to the farmer’s market!   LEARN MORE   12 Early-Summer Chores: What To Do in the Garden Now For many gardeners, the 4th of July is a seasonal deadline to complete a bunch of garden chores. From cutting back perennials to replacing early crops, see what to do in the garden this week!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Do you like to plan ahead like us? 2025 Almanac calendars pre-orders are here! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2025.   LEARN MORE   Decorating and Caring for Ferns Indoors! Create a Peaceful Paradise. Imagine yourself in a forest glade surrounded by beautiful green ferns waving in the slight breeze. Exhale and feel the calm joy of being there.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Discover timeless gardening tips and planting advice! Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club and get our best gardening publications, plus exclusive access to our online library of gardening wisdom. Grow your knowledge (and your garden!) all year round.   LEARN MORE   How to Can Tomato Sauce: Recipe and Tips Have you ever canned tomato sauce? This super-basic, canned (jarred) tomato sauce contains only tomatoes—with a little lemon juice or acid for safety. We seal the jars in a boiling water bath. No special “canner” needed. Get ready to use up all of those end-of-summer tomatoes!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Available Now: Vermont Weather Stations! 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   Is it COVID, Flu, Allergies or a Cold? Do I have COVID, a bad cold, allergies, or the flu? Many symptoms can overlap. In the spring and summer, it’s easy to wonder about allergies versus COVID. As we move indoors, colds, flu, and COVID can coincide.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Crafted in the Pine Tree State! Made from 60% recycled steel, these Windbells resemble Maine’s nickname! Each bell features a stunning green powder coat and a moose windcatcher.    LEARN MORE   Noctilucent Clouds Season: They Come From Outer Space! On clear summer nights, look up as the sky is growing dark and the brightest stars are appearing. If you see electric-blue clouds shining high in the sky, you've witnessed noctilucent clouds!    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