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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, July 25, 2024 Slanting, driving, Summer rain  How you wash my heart of pain!  How you make me think of trees,  Ships and gulls and flashing seas! — Jessie Redmon Fauset (1882–1961) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 59 days until autumn begins View our 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 Are there parts of the country where thunderstorms occur only at night? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The (Blank) flew to the (Blank) for shelter. (The two 5-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT 11 Drought-Tolerant Perennials For Your Summer Garden Incorporating drought-tolerant perennials into your garden is an excellent way to achieve a low-maintenance landscape that combines beauty and functionality. Discover our top 11 favorite perennials that you should consider adding to your garden.   LEARN MORE   How to Tie Knots in Rope Spend any time in Scouts, camping outdoors, or boating? From square knots to bowlines, learn how to tie knots in a rope, including illustrations of the most useful knots.These knots will often come in handy outdoors. Better to know a knot just in case you need it!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Level up your Almanac experience! Join an Almanac Club and embark on a year-long 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   Fresh Basil and Tomato Frittata This Fresh Basil and Tomato Frittata is a prime example of how tasty a simple recipe can be. Juicy tomatoes, sharp cheddar, and fresh basil are natural partners in this easy egg dish. Put it on the menu for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.    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   Creating a Rain Garden: Rain Garden Designs and Plants With a rain garden, use—don’t lose—the torrent of rainwater that falls on your paved areas and roof.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Do you need a 2025 calendar? We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours!   LEARN MORE   Should You Walk or Run in the Rain? You finish dinner at a restaurant, and it’s suddenly pouring. You gaze at your car parked not so far away. Is it better to walk or run in the rain?    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   Welcome to the "Dark" Side: All About Black Walnut Trees The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America’s most valuable and beautiful native trees, but it does have a “dark side.” Here’s what you should know before planting a black walnut in your yard—and how to harvest and eat the tasty black walnuts, too!    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