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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, June 29, 2025 Nature, time, and patience are the three great physicians. Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 85 days until autumn begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Harvest Aboveground Crops Have Dental Care Pick Fruit Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day How do I keep rabbits from eating my flowers? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Six-eighths of a discoverer, a preposition, and a vowel. (Use these clues to find the three “words” that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level!   LEARN MORE   Tansy Flower Guide: Pest-Repelling Beauty for Your Garden Discover tansy, a companion plant that bugs off pests and rolls out the welcome mat for helpful insects. Plus, this golden bloomer adds old-world charm to veggie patches and flower beds alike.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Explore Nature's Wonders! Handy folding guides are perfect for outdoor adventures. Identify birds, wildflowers, and more—click to discover the full collection!   LEARN MORE   Plants That Repel Mosquitoes and Other Biting Bugs When summer arrives, so do the biting bugs! Can plants alone really repel mosquitoes and other nuisance insects in the garden? Here’s what the science says, as well as a list of plants with insect-repellent properties.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Storm Chaser (Backyard Edition) From afternoon sprinkles to overnight storms, a rain gauge helps you see what the skies have been up to. It’s science-y fun, no batteries required.   LEARN MORE   Take a Walk in the Woods: Nature’s Health Benefits Movement helps your health, but stepping outside, even just for a walk in the woods, takes it to another level.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Plastic-Free, Planet Approved Save leftovers and the planet using Bee’s Wrap and other natural, plastic-free solutions.   LEARN MORE   How to Take a Soil Test Test your soil for a better garden next year. Summer is a good time to evaluate your soil’s health so that any fall amendments can break down over the winter in time for spring planting. Here’s how.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Nourish to Flourish! Feed your vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs the best! Discover the perfect organic fertilizer for strong roots, lush growth, and bountiful blooms.   LEARN MORE   Grilled Angel Food Cake with Berry-Wine Sauce The combination of flavors in this Grilled Angel Food Cake With Berry-Wine Sauce dessert is brilliant. The berries and lemony whipped cream evoke summertime and the spiced wine sauce make it a sophisticated shortcake.     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