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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 79 days until autumn begins Question of the Day How should I store my potatoes and beets after I harvest them? I don’t have a root cellar. – Answer Puzzle of the Day A boy’s nickname, a preposition, an article, and a part of a church.(Use these clues to find the four words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard. –Weather proverb ADVERTISEMENT Eggplants Eggplants—also known as aubergines or brinjals—are warm-weather vegetables that are harvested in mid- to late summer. Eggplants taste best when harvested young. See more about growing and harvesting these lovely deep purple vegetables—one of our favorites on the grill!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Top Doctor: Do You Have Too Much Belly Fat? (Eat This Before Bed) It’s Like Superfuel For Your Gut Lining.   LEARN MORE   How to Make Compost Tea Ever heard of compost tea? It’s a blend of organic matter that’s brewed to give your soil a boost toward optimum health. It’s not easy to make your own compost tea, but for those interested, here’s how.    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   How to Ripen Avocados and More Tips How do you ripen avocados so that they’re just right—not too mushy? Here’s what you need to know about selecting, ripening, cutting, and storing avocados. After all, it’s worth the knowledge to enjoy this super-healthy brain food—and make awesome …    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants that are the most popular and common throughout the United States and Canada. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level!   LEARN MORE   Night Sky Map for July 2022: The Summer Triangle Welcome to the Night Sky Map for July 2022! This month, we talk about the three “stars of summer,” which make up the Summer Triangle: Vega, Altair, and Deneb! Plus, learn why looks can be deceiving…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Pre-order your 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Calendar! For those who like to keep an eye on the sky, this calendar offers stunning full-color photographs of snow-covered trees, dust storms, rare clouds, and much more! Pre-order your 2023 Weather Calendar today and receive it before it arrives in stores.   LEARN MORE   How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh What is the best way to keep cut flowers fresh the longest? Here’s advice from flower farmers on how to keep your cut flowers fresh in a vase—and the best cut flowers to grow in your garden!    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