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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, July 11, 2024 Very good in the grass to lie And see the network 'gainst the sky, A living lace of blue and green, And boughs that let the gold between. –Katharine Tynan Hinkson (1861–1931) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 73 days until autumn begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: harvest aboveground crops have dental care pick fruit Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day I’ve been using my dehumidifier a lot this summer. How should I clean it? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Equality State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT What is the 1792 Society? The 1792 Society is a yearly subscription that delivers our most popular yearly publications in one box. In addition to the club box, you’ll also unlock online library access and member events!   LEARN MORE   Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins These muffins have the crispest crust when baked in old-fashioned, cast-iron muffin pans, but they’re still very good when made in modern muffin tins.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Perfect Companion for Every Gardener Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.    LEARN MORE   How to Grow Sweet Potatoes: The Complete Guide A few sweet potato plants can produce a generous harvest! This nutritious, sweet-tasting root vegetable is heat-tolerant and pest-resistant. Here is everything you need to know about growing sweet potatoes.    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   Common Milkweed: Uses and Natural Remedies Common milkweed has a long history as a natural remedy—and has many other uses, too! Plus, milkweed is the food of our beautiful monarch butterflies. Learn about this surprisingly useful native plant.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for the farmer's market! If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes!   LEARN MORE   Cat Age Calculator: Cat Years to Human Years How old is your cat? Consult our Cat Age Calculator, which calculates your pet’s age in human years. Are you surprised at your cat’s “human” age? (A cat will never tell!)    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   Keeping Your Plants Alive in Hot Weather If your vegetable garden is struggling in hot weather, we’ll show you how to help your stressed plants cope with the heat this summer!    WATCH VIDEO    ☞ 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 Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. 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 email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Is daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Contact Us © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version