Full Moon Calendar, succession gardening, watering wisely

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors

View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 93 days Question of the Day I have a load of dirt with a 5 percent lime content. Is it suitable for fill in my lawn? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) always (Blank) rain. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer Ten o'clock: the broken moon Hangs not yet a half hour high, Yellow as a shield of brass, In the dewy air of June, Poised between the vaulted sky And the ocean's liquid glass.  –Emma Lazarus (1849–87)  ADVERTISEMENT Next Full Moon When is the next full Moon? See our Full Moon Calendar for 2021 for the U.S. and Canada. Get Full Moon dates and times—customized to YOUR location.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT There Is One Protein That Can Restart Your "Fat Burner", And No, It's Not Red Meat Most Americans struggle with weight gain, junk food cravings, and even belly bloat. The blame is commonly pointed towards a bad metabolism, poor genetics, and even old age. A new breakthrough discovery shows that the real culprit is linked to one extremely common protein. Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   Succession Gardening Chart See our successive gardening chart listing last planting dates for second-season crops. To calculate the best time to plant your second (or third!) vegetable crop, look at the first expected frost dates in the chart and choose the date that comes closest.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I keep weeds away from my plants? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weed Barrier Paper is infused with fertilizer to protect and feed plants for a full growing season. Designed for organic food crops, Weed Barrier Paper is excellent for use on flowers, shrubs, and home gardens too!   LEARN MORE   Watering Wisely in the Garden To perform its very best, your garden needs to be watered properly, especially in the heat of summer. Get the hang of watering plants with these tips!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find cozy and fun socks? Check out our wide selection of fun socks with witty sayings and clever illustrations!   LEARN MORE   Native Bees: The Best Pollinators for Your Garden The super-pollinators of the garden are … native bees! While honey bees have their place, it’s our native solitary bees—such as mason bees and leafcutter bees—which are most vital to our flowers and food. Learn more about these amazing heroes of pollination—and see how to bring...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT They say a Praying Mantis in the garden is good luck - and it's on sale! Lifelike and detailed, these sculptures are showstoppers! They make perfect gifts or are a great way to treat yourself to some new garden decor for summer!   LEARN MORE   Creamy Vanilla Bean Custard The fresh vanilla bean is an extra special touch, but you can use vanilla extract instead.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Tell the temperature with this retro thermometer! This thermometer is designed to resemble a vintage advertising thermometer! Handmade in the USA from steel, this thermometer will be a welcome tool to check the temperature outside so you can get outside!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version