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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, August 27, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 26 days Question of the Day If you could hang on to a lightning bolt, how wide would it be? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Six-eighths of a discoverer, a preposition, and a vowel. (Use these clues to find the three "words" that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer When August days are hot an’ dry, When burning copper is the sky, I'd rather fish than feast or fly In airy realms serene and high. –Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) ADVERTISEMENT 2021-2022 Winter Weather Forecast Will the South be warmer this winter? What temperatures will the Texas-Oklahoma and Deep South regions have in common? (Maybe some good news after all this heat?) See Day 4 of the Almanac Winter Weather Reveal as we trek across America!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT GOOD BREAD STARTS IN THE FIELD Your loaf is only as good as the flour you use. Mill your own with GrainMaker’s Montana-made mills and discover the vitamins and taste that will take your bread-baking to the next level. Backed by an heirloom guarantee, our mills are built for a lifetime of grinding grains, coffee, nuts and seeds.   LEARN MORE   Growing Wildflowers & Selecting Wildflowers Interested in growing wildflowers? Fall and spring are great times to plant a new wildflower meadow or renovate an old patch! Here are five of our favorite national wildflowers as well as lists of wildflowers by region—plus tips on how to select wildflowers for your yard and garden.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Powerwash For Your Insides What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides.   LEARN MORE   How to Take a Soil Test Do you test your soil? It’s a good time to evaluate your soil’s health so that any fall amendments can break down over the winter in time for spring planting. Here’s why it’s worth taking the time to lay the groundwork for a better garden next year.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your trustworthy companion to 2022 - Shipping 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   Ratatouille With Poached Eggs This ratatouille recipe uses up all those wonderful summer vegetables—tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and sweet onion!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT A stunning wall calendar packed with gardening knowledge! The 2022 Gardening Calendar offers beautiful illustrations alongside timely gardening advice, fun facts, and more. “I buy this calendar every year. The vintage artwork is always 5 stars, and the quality of the calendar design is also five stars! Always look forward to buying the next one!” -Denise   LEARN MORE   Canning and Drying Fruit and Vegetables—Step by Step Canning and drying are two of the best ways to preserve your precious harvest. In this video, we show you how it’s done.   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT What's a great organic fertilizer for my veggies? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food is an OMRI-listed granular fertilizer for robust tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, trees and shrubs! Promotes vigorous plant growth with abundant fruit and vegetable yields!   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