Blackberries, cut back perennials, getting lost

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today's verse View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE It is a sultry day; the sun has drunk The dew that lay upon the morning grass; There is no rustling in the lofty elm That canopies my dwelling –William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878) Thursday, June 25, 2020 See births, deaths, and events in history. Autumn begins in 89 days Question of the Day How did the term "bachelor's degree" originate? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What letter causes a small word to make a loud noise? – Answer Growing Blackberries Blackberries Blackberries, like raspberries, are a very easy berry to grow. Once this native berry is ripe, get ready for an abundant harvest, picking every couple of days! Here’s how to grow and harvest blackberries in your backyard.   READ MORE   Looking for American-Made Gifts? Look no more, North Country Wind Bells® has been creating quality-made wind bells in the state of Maine since 1975. With 6 collections, 67 melodies and over 100 personalizing options, you can find that perfect American-Made gift.   LEARN MORE   Cutting Back Perennials The Chelsea Chop: Cutting Back Perennials for Better Blooms What is the Chelsea Chop? A new hairdo or a fancy cut of meat? Nope, it’s just a pruning technique borrowed from the Brits. By cutting back leggy perennials by early summer, you will have more flowers on a fuller-looking plant. It’s hard to chop but it works and you’ll be happy once you see the renewed blooms! Here’s how.   READ MORE   SPONSORED How To Entirely Empty Your Bowels Every Morning - Top Surgeon Explains How Dr. Steven Gundry Reveals How To Defeat The War In Your Stomach.  Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   Getting Lost (and Found) Find Your Way Without a Compass Long ago, people could find their way in the outdoors without a compass—at night or during the day, using natural directional signs. Here are some pointers for the next time you are camping, hiking, or just outdoors. Don’t get lost!   READ MORE   2021 Calendars AVAILABLE NOW! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watchers, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars.   LEARN MORE   $9.99-$14.99 Chicken With Amazing Herb Sauce Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herbs Grilled Chicken With Fresh Herbs is the perfect summer recipe and a time to use garden herbs for an extra-fresh taste! You can prepare the marinade in the morning and let t   READ MORE   Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardeners love it so much, we had to print more! Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.   LEARN MORE   $14.95 Chores Now and Then What Every Farmer's Child Should Know Some things can be learned from experience, while others just need to be taught. Here’s what a farmer’s child was expected to know in the year 1867!   READ MORE   The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac What is old is new again! Established in 1792 and published every year thereafter. Pre-order The 2021 Old farmer’s Almanac today and get your copy first.    LEARN MORE   $8.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.