Black-eyed Susans, garden pests, sunburn remedies

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, July 8, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 76 days until autumn begins Question of the Day I’m tired of replanting vegetables every year. What are the best perennial vegetables I can grow? – Answer Puzzle of the Day I built my house upon my last. So sudden was its fall, and so surprisingly my first, it must have been my all.(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer As the days begin to shorten So the heat begins to scorch 'em. –Weather proverb ADVERTISEMENT Black-eyed Susans Black-eyed Susans are native to North America and one of the most popular wildflowers grown. Also called Rudbeckias, this daisy-like flower blooms from June to September, often blanketing open fields with their golden-yellow beauty, surprising the passerby.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Doctor Says Carbs Are Not The Problem (This Is) Worse than GMOs. This is happening to our food (and how to fix it at home).   LEARN MORE   Pest and Disease Guides Our Garden Pest and Disease Control Library has information on identifying and controlling your most common insect pests and critters—from aphids and hornworms to rabbits and deer. We also address common plant diseases, from blights to wilts. The first step is to identify the problem!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Did you know there's an Almanac Club? Do you flip through your Almanac and wonder what daily life might have been like in years past? You can entertain that thought by studying two Almanac replicas from 1823 and 1923. Both are included in the box of goodies when you join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club!   LEARN MORE   Home Remedies for Sunburn Relief & Treatment Here are 20 remedies for sunburn relief and treatment. If you have a minor sunburn (where the skin is red or sore, but not blistered or broken), try one of these sunburn remedies to help soothe your pain!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Gardening tips and secrets! Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the experience and longevity to offer the very best tried-and-true information, tips, and advice about all things gardening and growing. Through the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook, the secrets of growing delicious, nutritious food are being passed down to new generations of gardeners. Everyone who loves fresh vegetables should own a copy!   LEARN MORE   13 Common Garden Weeds Weeds are growing rampantly right now. Find out how to identify the weeds in your garden, and the best ways to get rid of them. Here are the 13 most common weeds across North American with weed identification pictures to help I.D. them.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Our perennial best seller for 46 years! You can pre-order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar right now! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Pre-order today, and you’ll receive your calendar before it arrives in stores!   LEARN MORE   Mint Chiller: The Perfect Summertime Drink Recipe I found my new go-to summer drink recipe: Mint Chiller. Doesn’t the name alone make you want to try it?    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