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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, July 1, 2025 A moon-flooded prairie; a straying  Of leal-hearted lovers; a baying  Of far away watching dogs; a dreaming  Of brown-fisted farmers; a gleaming  Of fireflies eddying nigh,  — And that is July!  –James N. Matthews (1852–1910) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 83 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 When is the best time to harvest okra? – Answer Puzzle of the Day How did the farmer count his cows? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Packed with Pages of Wonder From supernovas to silly inventions and cool critters, The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids Vol. 11 is bursting with brain-boosting fun, games, and real-world wonders. 🧠🦉🌟   LEARN MORE   The Month of July 2025: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore Smile, it's July! Which five holidays are coming up? What's the summer weather forecast? What's going on in the garden this month? How about some seasonal recipes? Enjoy our seasonal advice for July.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Tiny Mug, Big Herb Garden! Grow your own herbs right from a cozy mug! Fresh basil, mint, or lemon balm—perfect for small spaces and big flavors.   LEARN MORE   July Birthstone: The Ruby Did you know that the ruby is the birthstone for July? What makes the ruby so coveted? Did you know it's almost as hard as a diamond? Learn more about this fiery gem—one of nature's rarest precious stones—associated with love, passion, protection, and wealth.    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   When is Canada Day 2025? Learn Dates, History, and More! O Canada! It's time to celebrate Canada Day, observed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Do you know why Canada Day is celebrated? Is it similar to Independence Day (U.S.)? Learn all about the national day of Canada, its history, and what foods are eaten on Canada Day.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Woodland Treasures for Nature Enthusiasts Forage your perfect, earthy treasures from our unique mushroom collection.   LEARN MORE   How to Plant and Grow Basil Basil isn't just for pesto—this fragrant, flavorful herb is a garden MVP. Whether you're growing it in your backyard, on a patio, or right on your kitchen windowsill, basil is easy to grow and endlessly useful.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fresh, Easy, Delicious Simplify your cooking with tools designed to bring garden-fresh ingredients to life.   LEARN MORE   Caprese Bruschetta This Caprese Bruschetta appetizer is simple and elegant. Layers of bread, mozzarella, tomato, and basil stack up for one tasty morsel! Perfect for vegetarians at your gathering, you can prepare the ingredients in advance and assemble them right before guests arrive.    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