Growing lavender, vegetable seedling ID, mosquito repellents

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 17 days Question of the Day What can you tell me about the Chautauqua movement? – Answer Puzzle of the Day If you transpose a term for low, what horses have will plainly show. Transpose these letters yet once more, what's said in churches you'll explore. (What word fits the first clue, and when rearranged, fits the others?) – Answer Now, from the thick grass, the fireflies begin to rise: up, then down, then up again: lit on the ascending flight, drifting simultaneously to the same height, exactly like the bubbles in champagne. –Elizabeth Bishop (1911–79) ADVERTISEMENT Lavender Lavender is a bushy, strong-scented perennial plant from the Mediterranean. In warmer regions, its gray to green foliage stays evergreen throughout the year, and the herb thrives in some of the toughest of garden conditions. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest lavender in the garden!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Father's Day is June 20th Save 15% on Maximum Weather Instruments and get Dad a unique gift for Father’s Day!   LEARN MORE   Vegetable Seedling Identification: Pictures and Descriptions When plants are very young and just tiny seedlings, it can be difficult to tell vegetables from weeds. Here’s a guide to identifying some of the most common veggies.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Have an old cat? Top vet says to do this. As cats get older, more problems start to arise. Here is 1 simple thing you can do every day to help. Watch Video >>   LEARN MORE   Green Goddess Dressing Our delicious Green Goddess Dressing is an herby, creamy sauce that goes with any salad. Mix it with chicken, tuna, chickpeas, or the protein of your choice.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022 Edition Now on Pre-Sale! Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the newest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! With our longstanding commitment to “new, useful, and entertaining matter,” you can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2022. Pre-order now!   LEARN MORE   Why I Love Cast Iron for Cooking I have five pieces of cast-iron cookware: two frying pans, a flat skillet, a biscuit pan, and a popover pan. I love looking at them and cooking with them. What’s not to love? But for all the newbies, here are some benefits of cast iron cooking.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Buy 2 or more and get $3 off each tote bag! Show support for local farmers with these convenient and sturdy tote bags!   LEARN MORE   Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies Use these natural mosquito repellents and mosquito bite remedies to keep the mosquitoes away and get relief from itchy bug bites!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful and lightly scented drawer liners! These lovely drawer liners are perfect for your drawers, cabinets, and shelves.    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