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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 tomorrow Question of the Day What causes the greenish gray color around the yolks of hard-boiled eggs? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) ventured (Blank) gained. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer While the bright radiant sun in centre glows, The earth in annual motion round it goes; At the same time on its own axis reels, And gives us change of seasons as it wheels. –The 1793 Old Farmer's Almanac ADVERTISEMENT Juneteenth 2021: What Is Juneteenth?  Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration recognizing the end of slavery in the United States. It is also sometimes called “Freedom Day,” “Juneteenth Independence Day,” or “Emancipation Day.”   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Best Natural, Nutrient-Rich Fertilizer On Earth! Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table.   LEARN MORE   The Good, Bad and Corny: 30 Best Dad Jokes for Father's Day 2021 I think we can all agree that dad jokes are an integral part of fatherhood, so why not add a few more jokes to the ol’ dad joke dictionary this Father’s Day? Have a geese, have a gander, and pick your favorite or, better yet, “favorites”!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT High-Quality Grain and Flaker Mills /*-->*/ GrainMaker is a family-owned manufacturer of high-quality grain mills and flaker mills. Flawlessly designed and engineered, our mills produce nutritious, freshly-ground flour and cereals; grind coffee, nuts and seeds. Every mill is built by hand in Montana and backed with an heirloom guarantee.   LEARN MORE   7 Facts About the June Solstice If you ask friends what happens on the summer solstice (this Sunday), they’re likely to say it’s the longest day of the year. But let’s learn something new. Bob Berman lists 7 cool (or, is it “hot”?) solstice facts. See how many you know!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for the brand new Almanac for Kids! Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! Inspired by the wit and wisdom of North America’s favorite “Old” friend, the Almanac for Kids features a treasure trove of fun facts, creative activities, and great ideas that will keep kids of all ages loving learning the whole year through! Pre-order now!   LEARN MORE   Our Five Must-Do Weekly Garden Jobs Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the endless list of jobs in your garden? Today, we’ll tell you about five regular jobs that we make sure we complete at least once a week because they actually save time later on. What are they?! Let’s find out!   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT Handy gardening tools with lovely designs! These garden trowels and transplanters feature wide, large blades that hold large amounts of soil and extra-strong designs that won’t bend, even in the toughest soil type. Plus, they have bright designs to keep your garden cheery!   LEARN MORE   10 Great Camping Recipes Isn’t cooking on the open fire one of the best parts of camping? Here are 10 of our favorite camping recipes—from campfire meals in foil to Dutch oven recipes. Some of these recipes are great for the outdoor patio campfire, too. Go beyond the hot dog!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's trending for 2021 gardens? Find out in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide! Learn more about staying on top of 2021 gardening trends like sharing your prizewinning vegetables over Instagram and creating gorgeous foliage bouquets!   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