Black-eyed Susans, DIY earwig trap, blackberry jam

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, July 11, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 73 days Question of the Day What does it mean when you say someone is the bee's knees? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My whole is under my second and surrounds my first. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer O summer day, surpassing fair, With hints of heaven in earth and air. –Eben Eugene Rexford (1848–1916) ADVERTISEMENT Black-eyed Susans Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are native to North America and one of the most popular wildflowers grown. They tend to blanket open fields, often surprising the passerby with their golden-yellow beauty.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store! It includes calendars with exciting historical moments and fun facts about holidays; interesting tidbits about how astronomy affects our daily lives; fun guides for tracking and predicting the weather; wit and wisdom about your body, from your nose to your toes; and more!   LEARN MORE   How to Make an Earwig Trap for Your Vegetable Garden Why are you seeing a container of oil? Unfortunately, while it’s been a banner year for my flowers, it has also been a banner year for earwigs in the vegetable garden. Find out what earwig damage looks like and how to make an earwig trap at home. I tested five...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your 2022 Country Calendar is shipping now! This charming calendar features eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of country living, including breathtaking landscapes and farm animals (the beautiful cow on the cover is just the beginning!). Order now!   LEARN MORE   Refrigerator or Freezer Blackberry Jam This super-easy Blackberry Jam recipe has so much flavor and it’s not too sweet! Plus, no special equipment or ingredients are necessary for our no-fuss jam.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get a fun game going with these beautiful cards! Beautiful vintage French illustrations! This standard deck of playing cards features lovely vegetables on each card. Explore more fun card decks!   LEARN MORE   Where Does Black Pepper Come From? Most of us have a pepper shaker on our kitchen table, but do you know where that pepper actually comes from? Learn all about black pepper, including its history, health benefits, and even how it contributed to European exploration...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Fun facts and lunar lore in the 2022 Moon Calendar! The 2022 Moon Calendar will expand your lunar knowledge with fun facts, answering questions like: What do we mean by the “dark side of the Moon”? How does the Moon affect the tides? What causes a deep red Moon? Plus, enjoy fascinating pieces of lunar folklore and history, including musings about family dogs traveling to the Moon and the story of the first lunar allergic reaction.   LEARN MORE   Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment Here are some first aid tips for those annoying and often painful bee stings—plus, tips on how to prevent bee stings in the first place.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your trustworthy companion to 2022 - Pre-order Now! Generations of readers put their trust in the Almanac, in its predictions of celestial events, from full Moons to meteor showers; its planting and frost dates; and its traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts. It’s useful every day of the year!   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