Midsummer Eve, growing eggplants, building a chicken run

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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. Autumn begins in 91 days Question of the Day Why don't eclipses occur every month? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Which state is the happiest of the United States? – Answer Cut your thistles before St. John [June 24], You will have two instead of one. –Proverb ADVERTISEMENT Midsummer Day 2021: Why (and How) is Midsummer Celebrated? Are you familiar with Midsummer Day (traditionally June 24) and Midsummer Eve! (June 23)? We’ll explain why it’s called “Midsummer” when the day is so near the first day of summer (the solstice)—plus, here are the fun (and sometimes silly) traditions and ways to celebrate Midsummer...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 3 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You According to Dr. Marty Goldstein, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs.   LEARN MORE   Eggplants Eggplants—also known as aubergine or brinjal—are warm-weather vegetables that are harvested in mid- to late summer. Eggplant tastes best when harvested young. See more about growing and harvesting these lovely deep purple vegetables—one of our favorites on the grill!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT "Live simply" with this beautiful tote bag! This natural canvas is printed with a blue mason jar filled with colorful wild flowers and black printing that reads, “Live Simply”. Perfect for the farmers’ market!   LEARN MORE   Shade Garden and Plant Shade Definitions Some plants needs full sun, others part shade, and others full shade. The amount of light that a plant requires is critical to its survival; many gardeners find that a plant is dying because it’s in the wrong location with too much sun or shade. Let’s take a look at plant shade definitions so that...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT It's time to pre-order 2022 Calendars! Whether you’re a weather watcher, a country lover, a lunar fanatic, a green thumb, or a busy planner, or you simply want some Almanacky fun every day of the year, we’ve got the calendar for you on pre-sale now!   LEARN MORE   5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage If you haven’t eaten cabbage in a while, we urge you to look again at this healthy, unsung hero of the vegetable world. Want beautiful skin, to lose weight, a great immune system? See five great reasons to eat (and grow) cabbage!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's a great organic fertilizer for my veggies? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food is an OMRI-listed granular fertilizer for robust tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, trees and shrubs! Promotes vigorous plant growth with abundant fruit and vegetable yields!   LEARN MORE   How to Build a Chicken Run Chickens need a safe place to spend their days. Although most predators hunt by night, there are daytime threats to a backyard flock, including dogs, foxes, hawks, and eagles. Building a chicken run is a good way to keep your chickens secure and happy.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How do I keep a close eye on the sky? Observe, delight, and write! Chronicle the weather day by day. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an armchair weather watcher, this notebook is the perfect place to log daily weather. Perfect for those who like to keep an eye on the sky!   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