Yarrow, 2-ingredient jam, Saturn at its brightest

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 43 days Question of the Day How do insects grow? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Hoosier State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer High noon in August! over all the land The very air is palpitant with heat; While stretching far, the fields of ripening wheat Unrippled lie as plains of yellow sand! –Henry Sylvester Cornwell (1831–86) ADVERTISEMENT Yarrow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant that’s popular with pollinators and practically care-free, making it perfect for borders, ground covers, and open meadows. Here’s how to grow yarrow in your garden!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 3 Dangerous Ingredients You're Feeding Your Dog Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it.   LEARN MORE   How to See Saturn At Its Best and Brightest In this age of hype, Saturn remains one of the true show-stoppers. But, as with earthly affairs, timing is everything. Right now, Saturn shines at its brightest this year, making it the ideal to time to view our beautiful neighbor. It’s really easy to find. We’ll get to that in a minute.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT New Webinar! Astronomy Highlights: Perseids at Their Peak Don’t miss the BEST meteor shower of the year! Join us on Wednesday, August 11, as Almanac astronomer Bob Berman tells us all about the incredible PERSEID METEOR SHOWER, which is at its peak on the nights of August 11, 12, and 13.   LEARN MORE   Easy Refrigerator Jam Without Pectin This is the easiest Refrigerator Jam Recipe, with just two ingredients! All you need is the fruit and sugar—no pectin necessary. This small-batch recipe is perfect for any time you have berries or some soft fruit on hand. Enjoy that naturally delicious, flavor-packed taste that all jam lovers crave...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Weather Calendar is Available Now! The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage. Plus, discover curious events in weather history like George Washington’s Hurricane, the day that brown snow fell in New England, and more. Enjoy reliable weather knowledge and classic folklore in your 2022 Weather Calendar!   LEARN MORE   Banana Pudding We love this Banana Pudding with vanilla wafers!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Buy 2 or more classic tote bags and get $5 off! Honor the tradition of the Almanac and show support for local farmers with the Almanac Tote Bag!   LEARN MORE   What Is The Best Sleeping Position? Find out the best sleeping position and how your sleeping position affects your health. We’ll also show you how providing pillows to support your sleeping position can help reduce stress on your body and help you sleep better.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Learn amazing facts about favorite animals in the Almanac for Kids! This new edition is packed with spectacular spotlights on interesting animals like dragonflies, dart frogs, cows, dogs, big cats, and more! Keep your kids engaged with articles on their favorite animals!   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