Attracting ladybugs, rare alignment of 5 planets!, cats in the garden

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, June 16, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 5 days until summer begins Question of the Day Why do stars twinkle, while the visible planets (and our Moon) shine constantly when viewed? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The egotistical state. (Abbreviation of a U.S. state) – Answer Primroses, the Spring may love them; Summer knows little of them. –William Wordsworth (1770–1850) ADVERTISEMENT How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden to Eat Pests! Most home vegetable gardeners are looking for ways to control pests without using chemical pesticides. Ladybugs (also known as ladybirds) are one of the gardener’s biggest allies. In this article (with video), we’ll help you identify ladybugs in all of their life stages and share our tips for…    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Best Natural Fertilizer on Earth! Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher Quality Fruit and Veggies with More Color & More Flavor. Stimulates Life in the Soil & Loaded with Nutrients!   LEARN MORE   Night Sky for June 2022 For the rest of June, all FIVE bright planets will be visible at the same time—and move into a rare alignment in their exact order from the Sun! See Bob Berman’s highlights of the June sky for details.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 3 Toxic Foods For Dogs: The One Meat You Should Never Feed 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 Keep Cats Away From the Garden My cat “Kitty Boy Floyd” can be useful to have around the garden, keeping unwanted rodents at bay, but he can be destructive as well. How do we keep cats away from the garden with natural deterrents and cat repellents? Let’s explore this topic!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Feed your trees and shrubs all season long The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fertilizer Spikes provide the essential nutrients trees and shrubs need to grow and thrive. Just hammer into the soil under your plant’s drip line and our spikes will feed your plants all season long.   LEARN MORE   Roasted Strawberry Basil Balsamic Salad If you haven’t tried roasting strawberries yet, you are missing out! We’ll guide you through it when you make Roasted Strawberry Basil Balsamic Salad. The crunch of radishes, almonds, and arugula pairs well with the bold dressing flavored by roasted strawberries and balsamic vinegar.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Add a splash of lavish color to your kitchen The Mumbai collection is inspired by the extravagant plumage of India’s national bird, the peacock. The blend of electric blue, vibrant green, noble purple, and natural birch wood brings an eye-catching pop of color to the kitchen.    LEARN MORE   Do Mosquito-Repellent Plants Really Work? As spring and summer flourish, so do the biting bugs! Can plants alone really repel mosquitoes and other nuisance insects in the garden? Here’s what the science says, as well as a list of plants with actual insect-repelling properties.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... 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