How to deadhead, prune early-flowering shrubs, fishing days

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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 7 days Question of the Day Should I store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh? – Answer Puzzle of the Day When does a caterpillar improve in morals? – Answer O fields in June's fair verdure drest, And vocal now with birds and bees! –Henry Stevenson Washburn (1813–1903) ADVERTISEMENT When to Prune Trees and Shrubs Prune spring-flowering shrubs immediately after they bloom; summer-flowering trees are done in the winter. With this guide, learn which trees and shrubs to prune when so that they bear maximum flowers next season. And be careful not to prune at the wrong time or you could cut off the flower buds....   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I keep my floors sparkly clean? Great for dusting tile, laminates, marble and hard wood floors! This convenient household-size, multi-colored wool dust mop is the perfect tool for keeping your floors shiny!   LEARN MORE   Four Good Reasons to Deadhead Flowers Summer is here, and with it come more flowers to enjoy. Of course, they don’t grow themselves, and a bit of work is involved. Weeding, watering, mulching, and don’t forget deadheading—the removal of spent blossoms. Here are four reasons to keep up with this chore—plus, tips on how to deadhead ...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find delightful kitchen towels? These dish towels make great gifts for a housewarming, as a hostess gift or for just any occasion. Or just brighten up your own kitchen with these lovely towels!   LEARN MORE   How to Grill Vegetables This guide to grilling vegetables gives vegetable preparation and grilling time instructions for ten popular veggies. See how easy it is to make delicious and healthy grilled vegetables right at home!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Easy starter kits for your vegetable garden! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Heirloom Vegetable Garden Starter Kit includes 10 of our most popular vegetable seed packets, plus a bonus packet of Petite Mixture Marigold seeds for companion planting! Get going on your vegetable garden with the over 7,000 seeds in this kit!   LEARN MORE   Less Sugar, Please! Breaking the Sugar Habit Do you crave sweet foods to the point where once you start, you can’t stop? Or, do you feel satisfied with a single cookie or a small piece of pie? If you fall into the first category, you have a lot of company. And a lot of you are trying to quit or cut down on sweet foods and drinks.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Delightful matchboxes - beauty in the little things! Treat yourself to delightful matchboxes from The Old Farmer’s Store! Each box contains approximately 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips, and pulling them out of your drawer feels like finding a little treasure!   LEARN MORE   Fishing Calendar for 2021 When is the best time to go fishing? See the best fishing dates and times for 2021 from The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s fishing calendar. And enjoy some great fishing tips from Almanac anglers!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I get help with my veggie garden? Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! Order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!     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