Too much rain?, pinching tomatoes, next meteor shower!

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 57 days Question of the Day Why do some people call ice cream sprinkles jimmies? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Equality State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Heart-breaking summer beyond taste,  Ripeness and frost are soon to know;  But might such color hold the west,  And time, and time, be honey-slow!  –Léonie Adams (1899–1988) ADVERTISEMENT Meteor Shower Calendar 2021: When Is the Next Meteor Shower? Get ready for summer’s shooting stars! When’s the next meteor shower? Our Meteor Shower Calendar for 2021 has the dates, best time to view, number per hour, point of origin, and associated comet—plus, viewing tips!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT No. 1 Stock for the Green Energy Boom America’s $51 trillion green boom will be of unheard magnitude. One pioneering company is at the forefront. You won’t believe what it’s battery tech can do. It’s 25X more powerful than a Tesla EV. Click here for the full story.   LEARN MORE   Too Much Rain? How to Help Your Garden and Plants While 93% of the West is in some level of drought, other regions are being inundated with rain. After a hot dry June in my neck of the woods, we got 3 times our monthly rainfall in the first 2 weeks of July and another 3 inches just yesterday! What’s a wet gardener to do? See 7 tips to manage your...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 1 Thing You Can Do At Home To Snap Back Sagging Skin Looking younger was once thought to be a luxury that only women who had access to plastic surgery and costly professional treatments could enjoy. Learn more about a game-changing discovery is finally leveling the playing field. Watch The Video.   LEARN MORE   How to Pinch Plants: Which Vegetables Need Pinching? To pinch or not to pinch? This is a garden question that is frequently asked as plants start to grow out of control during the summer. Find out what it means to pinch plants, which vegetables can (and should) be pinched, and how to pinch tomatoes, basil, peppers, and other plants that can benefit...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Learn full Moon meanings with the 2022 Moon Calendar! Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite, including monthly full Moon names and meanings. Now shipping!   LEARN MORE   Hummus This hummus is so easy—and delicious! The ingredients are simple: chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and tahini. Just make it once and you’ll never forget it!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Dazzling wine bottle lights for summer nights! A brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights to illuminate your favorite bottle after you drink it!   LEARN MORE   12 Uses for Mint Leaves, From Health to Home How do you use extra mint leaves? Here are 12 marvelous uses for mint around the home and garden—from culinary to medicinal to mouthwash to bug repellent!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Helpful reminders and charming inspiration for 2022! Get reminders on everything from looking through seed catalogs to reaching out to friends for support, plus inspirational quotes and proverbs in the 2022 Planner - Available Now!   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