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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, July 17, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 68 days Question of the Day Should I be able to tell whether it's early morning or late afternoon just by looking at the sky? In other words, is there a difference between the appearance of sunrise and sunset? – Answer Puzzle of the Day You may travel abroad in a carriage whose name read backward or forward is always the same. – Answer Come ye into the summer woods; There entereth no annoy; All greenly wave the chestnut leaves, And the earth is full of joy. –Mary Howitt (1799–1888) ADVERTISEMENT How to Make Pickles: Step-by-Step Pickling Guide Mmmm… Ready to make homemade pickles? Just follow our step-by-step pickling guide for beginners, and you’ll be on your way. Pickling is a great way to store extra vegetables, but pickling isn’t just for cucumbers. You can pickle peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots, watermelon, peaches—lots of...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful Green Summer Lawns...Especially When It's Hot! Huma-Iron™ contains a natural blend of carbon, humus, iron, and trace minerals that will revive your lawn and keep it green throughout the summer and fall months.   LEARN MORE   Garlic Garlic, planted in autumn, is ready to harvest in mid- to late summer when the leaves turn yellow. Beyond its intense flavor and culinary uses, “the stinking rose” is also good in the garden as an insect repellent and has been used for centuries as a home remedy.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Are You an Iris Lover? If you love irises as much as we do, you’ll want to receive our annual Iris Lovers catalogue. It’s filled with dozens of exciting new varieties and beloved old favourites. Visit our website or call us (513-354-1511) to sign up for all of our gardening catalogs! Brecks.com/catalog_request   LEARN MORE   Growing Herbs from a Grocery Store Plant or Garden Cutting Wouldn’t it be great if you could take cuttings from grocery store herbs and grow them on into full plants? Well, you can! We’ll show you how you can enjoy a never-ending supply of herbs… from a single purchase!   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT Celebrate country living with the 2022 Country Calendar! This charming calendar features eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of country living, including breathtaking landscapes and farm animals. Also included: words of wisdom, fun facts, best days for fishing and setting eggs, and more!   LEARN MORE   Calming Strategies for Anxiety and Anger We all have times when we experience strong negative emotions—anger, panic, fear, anxiety, frustration, sadness, hopelessness, and resentment. I’ve found that I can’t do much to prevent the rise of these emotions, but I have found ways that help to halt a downward plunge. I call it “calming down...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Click to read the full "Ode to a Cow"! The “Ode to a Cow” was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice reminds us to take a pause in our busy lives. Plus, it’s a quality sign made in America!   LEARN MORE   A Little Chocolate for Health? Maybe. Is dark chocolate good for you? The news is never quite as good as you wish. However, recent research suggests that eating a little chocolate a few times a week may deliver a cascade of health benefits.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! Spend a year with the Moon! “Photos ARE gorgeous! Love knowing the name and background of each Full Moon. And every month includes the ‘Best Days To’ plus a full table of ‘Best Days’ in the back of the calendar. Exactly as described - glad I purchased.” -Tracey Uhthoff   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... 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