Shasta daisies, what is kombucha?, hurricane names

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Summer declines and roses have grown rare, But cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks, And in old garden walks you breathe an air Fragrant of pinks and August-smelling stocks. –John Todhunter (1839–1916) Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Find out who was born today. Autumn begins in 49 days Question of the Day Why do the leaves on trees seem to turn upside down before a storm? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is never out of sight? – Answer Shasta Daisies Shasta Daisies The cheerful Shasta daisy is a classic perennial. It looks similar to the familiar roadside daisy, but has larger and more robust blooms. Here’s how to grow Shasta daisies in your garden!   READ MORE   SPONSORED Why Won't Fruit Grow On My Trees? Do you have fruit trees that aren’t producing fruit? There can be several reasons. Follow these tips to get your trees full of delicious fruit.   LEARN MORE   Reminder: When to Prune When to Prune Different Kinds of Hydrangeas When do you prune your hydrangea? Well, it depends on the variety. Yes, we know that sounds tricky but it’s not if you consult our handy cheat sheet to figure out the best time to prune. We’ve included photos in case you’re not sure which hydrangea you have.    READ MORE   SPONSORED How To: Lift Sagging Skin Doctor’s new discovery makes loose skin vanish.   LEARN MORE   2020 Hurricane Names Hurricane Names for the 2020 Hurricane Season The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing. See the list of hurricane names for this year—plus, learn how hurricanes are named and see the history behind naming storms. Is your name or the name of a loved one listed this year?   READ MORE   2021 Almanac Gardening Club Pre-Sale Now Open! Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone.   LEARN MORE   $29.97 Spot Jupiter in August Night Sky for August 2020 Welcome to the Almanac’s Sky Watch for August 2020. Plan ahead for the top stargazing sights of the month. Here are the highlights of the night sky for August!   READ MORE   2021 Calendars SHIPPING SOON! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watcher’s, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars.   LEARN MORE   $9.99-$14.99 Kombucha Tea How to Make Kombucha Tea Kombucha tea is a popular fermented drink with a unique, tangy flavor. Did you know that you can make it yourself? Learn how with our recipe!   READ MORE   2021 Engagement Calendar SHIPPING NOW! This popular week-at-a-glance desk calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more! FREE 2020 ALMANAC GARDEN GUIDE WITH PURCHASE!  While supplies last.   LEARN MORE   $14.99 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.