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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, June 3, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 18 days until summer begins Question of the Day Should I store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My number, definite and known, is ten times ten, told ten times o’er;Though half of me is one alone, and half exceeds all count and score. – Answer June brings tulips, lilies, roses, Fills the children's hands with posies. –Sara Coleridge (1802–52) Flowerbulbs.com $500 Gift Card Winners Congrats to Donna Loper and Sharon Clayton! Please check your emails regarding your prize!   ADVERTISEMENT Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are iridescent green beetles that carry a big threat because they will feed on a wide variety of plants. You’ll often be able to identify the damage because their leaf chewing leaves a lacy skeleton.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get Rid of Ticks Now Ticks are best known for transmitting Lyme Disease, which can cause a rash, fatigue, fever, chills, and headaches. Lyme Disease can even cause arthritis, severe joint pain and swelling. That’s why it’s more important than ever before to get rid of ticks and control tick populations.   LEARN MORE   Flower Bulb Problems and Solutions Wondering why your tulips or other spring bulbs didn’t flower? Do you know what to do with bulbs after they bloom? Let’s look at common problems and solutions, after-bloom bulb care, and how to keep bulbs coming back year after year.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Cruising is making a comeback: Are you in? As North Americans start to travel again, the cruise industry is making a comeback. St. Lawrence Cruise Lines is a small ship overnight cruise line with a history of providing memorable experiences on the beautiful St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers.   LEARN MORE   How to Make Iced Tea: Tips and Recipes As the weather warms, one of our favorite cold drinks is iced tea! Are you a fan of sweet tea or unsweetened tea? Here are some of our favorite ice tea recipes—and a few tips on making ice tea all season long!    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   8 Reasons Why a Vegetable Garden Makes Us Happy and Healthy Did you know that playing in the soil is now proven to improve mental health and your immune system? And that gardeners live longer and are less stressed? Here are the eight reasons why gardening may help you to live a longer, happier, and healthier life.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get the best-selling handbook for growing your own veggies! The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is a useful guide to growing veggies, whether you’ve been at it for years or are just starting this spring! But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from reviewers: “Loved it so much I bought 10 more for my garden club.”   LEARN MORE   Why Do Weather Changes Make Us Feel "Under the Weather" It’s the ultimate irony. I love to write about weather, but today it is hard because I’m under the weather. Why do weather changes make us feel “under the weather”? (And why do people say “under the weather”?)    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