Growing dill, retain moisture and suppress weeds, dragonflies

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today's verse View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE 'Tis the middle watch of a summer night-- The earth is dark, but the heavens are bright; Naught is seen in the vault on high But the moon, and the stars, and the cloudless sky. –Joseph Rodman Drake (1795–1820) Monday, July 6, 2020 See births, events in history, and more! Autumn begins in 78 days Question of the Day What gives corned beef its pink color and why is it called cornedbeef? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do snowmen eat for breakfast? – Answer Growing and Using Dill Dill Dill is an annual, self-seeding plant with feathery green leaves. It is used most commonly in soups and stews or for pickling. Dill weed is easy to grow—here’s how!   READ MORE   SPONSORED Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now If you’re planning to, or are already taking probiotics and dealing with bloating, constipation, weight gain, or even brain fog, then read this immediately! There is one food that feeds good bacteria and makes them take over bad bacteria, so click here to find out this one food.   LEARN MORE   Retain Moisture, Suppress Weeds Types of Mulch: Advantages and Disadvantages of Mulching Mulch is your friend, helping retain moisture and suppress weeds in the garden. See the many advantages—and disadvantages—to mulching. Plus, we list over 10 types of mulch—both organic and non-organic—and tips on how to mulch your garden, including amount of mulch needed.   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 10 Smart Watering Tips 10 Smart Watering Tips for a Healthy Garden Watering at the right time, in the right place, and using the right methods can make a big difference in how much water your garden needs.   WATCH VIDEO   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 What's an Herb Vs. Spice? What is the Difference Between Spices and Herbs? What is the difference between spices and herbs? An herb is the green, leafy part of the plant. A spice can come from the root, stem, seed, fruit, flower or bark of the tree or plant. Learn more about what’s in your spice cupboard—and how to best use herbs and spices in cooking.   READ MORE   2021 Calendars SHIPPING SOON! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watchers, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars.   LEARN MORE   $9.99-$14.99 Dazzling Dragonflies Dragonflies: Facts, Symbolic Meaning, and Habitat The dragonfly and its smaller cousin, the damselfly, belong to an ancient order of insects known as Odonata and have carried symbolic meaning for centuries. Most people love to have dragonflies in their gardens, if only because dragonflies love to eat mosquitoes.   READ MORE   The Almanac Garden Hod Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.   LEARN MORE   $59.95 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.