Garlic wins gold medals, sneak a zucchini on your neighbor's porch, it's just a phase (of the moon)

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, August 8, 2024 A kitchen garden you will keep,  And sell fresh vegetables cheap. – Caroline Gilman (1794–1888) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 45 days until autumn begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: begin diet to gain weight cut hair to encourage growth get married Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Can I make my new copper weather vane look like an old one? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Natural State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Learn How To Become Energy Independent! We’ve all seen the headlines about large portions of America losing power for extended periods of time. There is no doubt our power grid is ailing and susceptible to attack and natural disasters. Learn how to generate your own power at home and protect yourself and your family!   LEARN MORE   August 8 is National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day! For seasoned gardeners, the struggle is real. What to do with all that zucchini? For those of us blessed (or perhaps burdened) with abundant zucchini, August 8 brings a delightful solution: National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Order your 2025 Gardening Calendar! The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar! Our readers love its friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations!   LEARN MORE   How to Grow Garlic: The Complete Guide Garlic was once used to win gold medals! Learn more about the original performance-enhancing "drug."    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT A gardening multi-tool like no other! The Hori Hori Knife is a staff favorite at the Almanac. Use it to sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest vegetables!   LEARN MORE   Zucchini Sausage Squares Zucchini Sausage Squares combine simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a comforting, filling, and savory dish that can feed a crowd! This is a delicious way to utilize the zukes from your bountiful summer harvest.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT What is the 1792 Society? The 1792 Society is an exclusive membership that delivers our most popular yearly publications in one box. In addition to the member box, you’ll also unlock online library access and members-only events!   LEARN MORE   How to Identify and Get Rid of Flea Beetles Are you having trouble with flea beetles in your garden? If you’ve noticed leaves riddled with holes, and your precious plants seem stunted, you might be facing a flea beetle infestation.    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   2024 Moon Phase Calendar It's the first quarter Moon tonight! See your local Moon phase times for all 12 months. Just enter your zip code or location.    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