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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, August 18, 2024 I wish to sleep well, to have a few books,  an affectionate dog that will spring upon my knees,  a flock of goats, all things rustic,  and to live off the soil tilled by my own hand. —Alfonso Guillén Zelaya (1887–1947) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 35 days until autumn begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: castrate animals end projects Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day How can I pick the perfect peaches at the supermarket? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Sunflower State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Capture the light! Each suncatcher was hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in New Hampshire.     LEARN MORE   Best Vegetables to Plant for a Fall Garden Heaps of time are still left for a second harvest! Plant a second crop of lettuce, radishes, and spinach to harvest in the fall. Plus, here are cool-weather favorites that get better after a nip of frost.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Order the 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac Now in its 233nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the best-selling annual in the United States. Order the 2025 edition today!   LEARN MORE   Where Do You Keep Your Almanac? Where do you keep your Almanac? In the kitchen, the barn, the bathroom? Please tell us—and enjoy our fun video showing off the different places where we keep our copy.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Full Moon Madness Sale! Shop our selection of popular products already marked down up to 40%! Don’t wait because the sale ends Monday night.   LEARN MORE   Long-Range Weather Forecasts Check out our famous long-range weather forecasts! Our extended forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations to weddings.    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   Lemon-Zucchini Muffins Freshly shredded zucchini gives these muffins a deliciously moist texture and a nutritional boost, while not altering the flavor.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Staying organized will be a breeze! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations.    LEARN MORE   How to Care for Peace Lilies Learn how to care for a peace lily, one of the most popular indoor plants. These beautiful houseplants are fairly easy to grow, but knowing how often to water peace lilies and what to do if their leaves droop or turn yellow is essential.    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