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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 72 days until autumn begins Question of the Day Some of my tomato plant leaves have turned dark brown and have rings on them. Is this blight? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is a kind of butter; my second is a kind of licker; my whole is a kind of charger.(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer Happy are the fields that receive summer rain. –Weather proverb ADVERTISEMENT Buck Moon: Full Moon in July 2022 July’s full Buck Moon is coming up— rising after sunset on Wednesday, July 13. This will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year! Find out when to look for this month’s Moon and also why we call it the Buck Moon.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To Flip The 'Master Switch' On Your Metabolism Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   Refrigerator or Freezer Blackberry Jam This super-easy Blackberry Jam recipe has so much flavor and it’s not too sweet! Plus, no special equipment or ingredients are necessary for our no-fuss jam. Blackberries are naturally high in pectin, so it’s fine to make blackberry jam with no added pectin.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Staying organized will be a breeze! The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. Pre-order your 2023 planner today!   LEARN MORE   How to Water Vegetables for Better Taste Improve the flavor of tomatoes and other vegetables by simply adjusting the way you water your garden. Here’s how.    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Right Now: The 2023 Almanac Pre-Order! It’s time to print the 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. You can pre-order today, and be the first to receive your Almanac before it arrives in stores.    LEARN MORE   Easy To Make Catnip, Cat Toys Reward your cat with a special treat! At a small cost, you can grow your own catnip, with enough to supply the whole neighborhood, make a home-made scratch post so your cat doesn’t claw your furniture, and make cat toys out of things you…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The heart and home of country! Pre-order your 2023 Country Calendar today and receive it before it arrives in stores. Featuring wide-open spaces and comforting places, this charming calendar features eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of country living, including breathtaking landscapes and farm animals!   LEARN MORE   12 Uses for Mint Leaves, From Health to Home How do you use extra mint leaves? Here are 12 marvelous uses for mint around the home and garden—from culinary to medicinal to mouthwash to bug repellent!    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