Growing figs, cover crops, bread and butter pickles

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, August 16, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 37 days Question of the Day What does ZIP in zip code stand for? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is female; my second the same; my whole is much dreaded; pray what is its name? (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer Since Poets have told of sunset,  What is left for me to tell?  I can only say that I saw the day  Press crimson lips to the horizon gray,  And kiss the earth farewell. –Effie Lee Newsome (1885–1978) ADVERTISEMENT Figs Figs are a delicious treat that thrive in warm climates but can also be grown in more temperate regions with a bit of extra care. Here’s how to grow a fig tree in your garden!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Slim & Healthy After 60: All It Takes is 1 Small Change Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   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 Fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours! Headed out on a road trip? Need to hop on a work call? Just passing time on a rainy day at home? Sit your kids down with the Almanac for Kids and watch as they enjoy fun activities like image searches, coloring, and matching games!    LEARN MORE   Raspberries Raspberries produce many small, sweet fruits every summer—for over a month! Come August, it’s critical to prune your berry shrubs to keep the berries coming! See our tips on growing, harvesting, and pruning raspberries.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Buy 3 or more wine bottle lights and get $3 off each automatically! These wine bottle lights make dazzling decorations. They include a brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights to illuminate your favorite bottle after you drink it!   LEARN MORE   Night Sky Map for August 2021: The Milky Way Welcome to the Night Sky Map for August 2021! This month, we talk about one of the night sky’s most magnificent sights—the summer Milky Way, which is the galaxy in which our Sun and all of its planets are located. Here’s how to see the Milky Way in the summer night sky.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Hardcover Collector's Almanac is Shipping Now! Amaze your friends and surprise your family with the wit and wisdom in your Collector’s Almanac: origins of full Moon names; a lunar way of foretelling the weather; instructions on measuring interesting weather phenomena, from tornadoes to earthquakes; helpful advice for your best garden ever (including detailed tips on planting, fertilizing, watering, and harvesting); and so much more!   LEARN MORE   Bread and Butter Pickles “Bread and Butter” pickles got their name from Omar and Cara Fanning in the 1920s.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac's 2022 Everyday Calendar is perfect for your home office! 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   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