Cool facts about the coldest place in the universe, grow your own cottonwood tree, houseplants for black thumbs

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, August 28, 2024 On either hand, in a grand colonnade,       The cottonwoods rise in the azure sky, And purple mountains cast a purple shade       As I, now grave, now laughing, pass them by; And birds of air dip bright wings in my tide,       In sunny reaches where I noiseless glide. —Alexander Posey (1873–1908) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 25 days until autumn begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: bake can or pickle vegetables and fruit graft or pollinate make sauerkraut plant belowground crops Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day If my household water is softened with salt, will it harm my garden? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Granite State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Bug Off: Garden Pest Prevention Tips Garden pests are a pain, but with a little know-how, you can outsmart them! 🐛 Learn about common vegetable pests and how to keep them at bay.   LEARN MORE   How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds Have you ever harvested your own sunflower seeds? I mostly give my sunflower heads to the chickens and birds, but you can also harvest seeds from homegrown sunflowers to roast and enjoy yourself! Here's how.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Great additions to your morning routine! Find your new favorite mug at the Old Farmer’s Store! We offer a wide selection featuring botanic designs for gardeners, birders, and fans of the outdoors!   LEARN MORE   What is the Coldest Place In the Universe? And Other Cool Facts We've all heard that space is brutally cold, which seems perfectly logical. After all, it's cooler and cooler the higher up you live. However, there is no temperature in space. So, where is the coldest place in the universe?    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   How to Grow a Cottonwood Tree Stately and huge cottonwood trees are found throughout many regions of North America. If your yard needs shade in a hurry, this attractive tree may be the ticket. Learn how to identify, plant, grow, and care for cottonwood trees.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Bestseller: The Handy Hoe The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy!   LEARN MORE   Easy Houseplants for Your Home Have you caught the houseplant bug? See our list of favorite easy-care houseplants and find the right one for your indoor space.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Great additions to your morning routine! Find your new favorite mug at the Old Farmer’s Store! We offer a wide selection featuring botanic designs for gardeners, birders, and fans of the outdoors!   LEARN MORE   Blackened Shrimp With Spicy Peach Mango Salsa This recipe for Blackened Shrimp With Spicy Peach Mango Salsa won first prize in our 2022 Garden Guide Recipe Contest for peaches. Tasters loved the combination of succulent shrimp, juicy peaches, and sweet and spicy flavors. Congratulations to Julie Love!    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