Daisies for the garden, cover crops, blueberry jam

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 35 days Question of the Day How does hail form from rain? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What reptile is the most mathematical? – Answer My soul is set amid the storms of life,— The hurricanes of passion crash and break And tides of heathen hate sweep o’er our land;  But calm amid the flying ruins of strife,  Or in the leaping flames around the stake With pierced hands—my faith serene,—I stand! –Charles Bertram Johnson (1880–1958) ADVERTISEMENT Crazy for Daisies: Types of Colorful Daisies Daisy-shaped flowers are the cheerful workhorse of the flower garden. Daisies remind of the sun and have an energizing effect on us. Since the daisy family, Asteraceae, is one of the largest plant families, there are more daisy-shaped flowers to choose from than any other shape! Let’s...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 3 Breakfast Mistakes Linked To Weight Gain (#2 Will Surprise You) The common belief is the timing of when you eat in the morning is everything when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, however, this is simply not true. What’s shocking is that Americans are learning what was a “healthy breakfast”, is actually leading to their poor digestion and weight gain. Watch The Video.   LEARN MORE   Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden Planting cover crops in the fall is becoming more popular, even in small gardens. These plants have seeds that are easy to scatter, and they do the hard work of building your soil over the winter before spring planting. Here’s advice and our charts on cover crops by region for the United States and...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enchanting wind bells handmade in the USA! North Country Wind Bells are known for the “Haunting Sounds & Magic Memories” of their bells, which bring melodies of the sea to your garden or patio.   LEARN MORE   Blue Moon in 2021: When Is the Next Blue Moon? The Sturgeon Blue Moon will occur on August 21-22, 2021! What is a Blue Moon, exactly? Read all about Blue Moons.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find timeless advice, funny riddles, and fascinating history? Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more! Every day is “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”   LEARN MORE   Blueberry Jam When blueberries are in season, make blueberry jam! This homemade blueberry jam is simple to make with blueberries, sugar, and a little lemon juice!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The brand-new Almanac for Kids is finally here! 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! Order now exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store!   LEARN MORE   How to Make Kombucha Tea Kombucha tea is a popular fermented drink with a unique, tangy flavor. Did you know that you can make it yourself? Learn how with our recipe!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I keep track of plans for 2022? The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s popular 2022 Planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations for the coming year. Plus, enjoy wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore every day!   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