D-Day, growing chamomile, moon phase compatibility

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, June 6, 2025 I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day when he said, ‘Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?’ Grandpa said, ‘No, but I served in a company of heroes.' —Major Richard Winters, paratrooper in "Easy Company" of the 506th Infantry Regiment within the 101st Airborne Division (1918-2011) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 14 days until summer begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Cut Hair to Encourage Growth Get Married Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Who invented the electric food mixer? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What grows less tired the more it works? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT grubGONE!®G: For Organic Lawn Care The only Non-Chemical that Effectively Controls Turf Grubs, Spring through Fall: 2x greater Summer & Fall Season control than GrubEx®, 1000x more spores than Milky Spore®. This easy to apply granule is highly effective in controlling all types of scarab beetle grubs (Chafers, Japanese Beetles, more) in lawns without harming homeowners, pets, pollinators, earthworms or birds and does not contaminate soil, streams, ponds and lakes.   LEARN MORE   When Was D-Day—And What Happened On This Day? What was D-Day? Commemorated each year on June 6, D-Day was a historic invasion which was considered the turning point to end World War II.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Don't let bugs spoil the fun! Fly Dope keeps bugs away so you can focus on the fun, not the bites.   LEARN MORE   D-Day’s 75th Anniversary: One Small Town’s Big Sacrifice To mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we revisit the town where “Taps” never ends. One small American town suffered more D-Day casualties, per capita, than any other town in America.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Scents of the Trail—In a Jar! Hand-poured in the USA, Grey Horse candles fill your home with fresh scents like trail rides, crisp apples, and pine woods.   LEARN MORE   The Fun Guide to Growing Chamomile: From Seed to Steep Cute as a button, but far more versatile, chamomile is famously used in sleepy-time brews, but growing it is anything but a snore. This multipurpose plant is edible, but it also attracts pollinators and looks great in bouquets.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Mushroom Foraging Calendar - Giclée Art Print Created by New England artist Catherine Tween. This painting is an illustrated guide to edible and medicinal fungi of North America, showing which wild mushrooms to hunt for and when. It includes 28 of the most common and/or noteworthy mushrooms!   LEARN MORE   Moon Phase Compatibility: What the Moon Reveals About Your Relationships Have you ever heard the term “soulmate” and wondered if this applies to you and your partner? Or do you struggle to compromise and assume you’re too different to make it work? Get some insight into your personality by looking at which Moon phase you were born under!     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Grow Your Thoughts! Celebrate your gardening journey with our journal! Featuring stunning illustrations, motivational quotes, and garden wisdom, it’s perfect for nature lovers and houseplant parents alike!   LEARN MORE   Brew Yourself a Cup of Chamomile Chamomile tea is so good for many ailments! Remember The Tale of Peter Rabbit? After eating everything in Mr. McGregor’s garden, Peter got sick to his tummy, and his mother dosed him with chamomile and put him to bed. Mother Rabbit was definitely on to something.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Share Your Thoughts & Help Shape the Almanac! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! You received this email because you signed up 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. Please do not reply to this email. Contact Us © 2025 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version