Dragonfly facts, when to harvest, thyme, baked zucchini

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, July 10, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 74 days until autumn begins Question of the Day Late summer always brings black spot to my roses. Any suggestions? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is female; my second the same; my whole is much dreaded; pray what is its name?(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer In the dewy fields the cattle lie Chewing the cud 'neath a fading sky; Dobbin at manger pulls his hay: Gone is another summer's day. –Walter de la Mare (1873 –1956) ADVERTISEMENT Dragonflies: Facts, Symbolic Meaning, and Habitat The dragonfly and its smaller cousin, the damselfly, belong to an ancient order of insects known as Odonata and have carried symbolic meaning for centuries. Most people love to have dragonflies in their gardens, if only because dragonflies love to eat mosquitoes.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Can you believe it? The 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac is being printing right now! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. When you pre-order today, your new handy yellow book will arrive in August!   LEARN MORE   When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit for Best Flavor When are vegetables and fruit at the peak of flavor? Know when to harvest by recognizing the signs that tell you when your crops are ripe. We don’t want zucchini as big as a bat or watermelons picked too early. See our Ripeness Guide.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Perfect Companion for Every Vegetable Gardener Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.    LEARN MORE   Thyme Thyme is a wonderful herb with a pleasant, pungent, clover flavor. It smells like summer to us! There are both fragrant ornamental types as well as culinary thyme varieties which add a savory note to summer soups, grilled meats, and vegetables. Here’s how to plant and grow…    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   Baked Zucchini and Summer Squash This recipe for Baked Zucchini and Summer Squash is a terrific way to get vegetables into the most reluctant veggie eaters. We put this to the ultimate test — a friend who hates vegetables — and even she liked it. Those who actually like vegetables love this.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spectacular lunar photography for your wall! Spend a year with the Moon! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Pre-order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Moon Calendar today and receive it before it arrives in stores!   LEARN MORE   Natural Pest Control for Your Garden Plants There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling you get when you go out to your precious garden only to discover that creepy crawlies have eaten your dinner before you even had a chance to harvest it. We hear your cry for help! Here are tips for natural pest control.    WATCH VIDEO    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