Our favorite fresh tomato recipes, a record-breaking summer, Mexican bean beetles

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, July 26, 2024 Here and yonder, high and low,  Goldenrod and sunflowers glow.  –Robert Kelley Weeks (1840–76) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 58 days until autumn begins View our 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 What kind of cherry tree can I get to cross-pollinate with my ‘Black Tartarian’ tree? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) sometimes wound worse than a (Blank). (The two 5-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer 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.    LEARN MORE   15 Delicious Summer Tomato Recipes Let’s make the most of summer’s tomato harvest! We’ve got 15 delicious summer tomato recipe ideas right here—from tantalizing tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes to super salsa!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Be the first to get your 2025 Almanac! Now in its 233nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the best-selling almanac in the United States. Order the 2025 edition today!   LEARN MORE   Summer Heat Wave of 1936 Hot enough to melt your dentures?! Decades ago, a blistering heat wave hit the eastern seaboard. We may complain of the heat now, but the record-breaking summer of 1936 certainly puts the weather into perspective!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT More than just a book, it's a journey! Join an Almanac Club and embark on a yearlong adventure! You’ll receive an exclusive box of our best publications and unlock a world of knowledge with access to our online library!   LEARN MORE   Make The Most Out Of Sunflowers! What To Do With This Summer Flower A quintessential summer flower, the sunflower has so many amazing uses—from cooking to crafts! Not only are sunflowers pretty, they’re also entirely edible! See lots of great ways to make the most of sunflowers.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Feel refreshed after spending time in the garden! This bar soap combines the exfoliating power of apricot seeds and coffee grounds with the nourishing touch of shea butter, leaving your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and luxuriously soft.   LEARN MORE   How to Identify and Get Rid of Mexican Bean Beetles Are those cute little yellow beetles munching on your prize-winning tomatoes? Don’t be fooled by their ladybug disguise! These imposters are Mexican bean beetles, and they’re here to turn your garden into a buffet. But fear not, fellow green thumbs! Here are tips on how to…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Take Your Pick! Our 2025 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead.   LEARN MORE   How to Care for Cordyline Plants Cordyline, with its dramatic, sword-like foliage and vibrant colors, is a showstopper that has captured the hearts of gardeners worldwide.    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 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