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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 78 days until autumn begins Question of the Day How can I control wasps in my backyard? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is irrational, my second is rational, my third is mechanical, and my whole is scientifical.(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer O to lie in the ripening grass That gracefully bends to the winds that pass, And to look aloft the oak leaves through Into the sky so deep, so blue! –William Roscoe Thayer ADVERTISEMENT Onions Onions are surprisingly easy to grow! They are planted early in the spring and harvested from midsummer through the fall. Whether you start your onions from seed or from sets, there are some tricks of the trade that make the difference between a great crop and a disappointing one. See how to plant…    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   5 Homemade Pesticides: Soap Sprays for Plants There is no magic bullet for keeping your garden and indoor plants free from insect pests. Some tricks I have learned over the years are ways to cope with bugs without resorting to nasty chemicals. Here are my tips, including homemade insecticidal sprays (soap sprays).    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Pre-Order your 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar! The 2023 Gardening Calendar offers friendly reminders on when to start perusing seed catalogs or planting summer-flowering bulbs, inspiring quotations from poets and public figures, growing advice on favorite plants, tips on getting rid of pests, and folklore for predicting how the weather will affect your garden. All packed into a stunning wall calendar!   LEARN MORE   How to Make Pesto | Basic Basil Pesto Recipes Learn how to make classic basil pesto. Even if you do not have a big bunch of basil to harvest, I've included a starter recipe featuring only 10 to 12 leaves. Pesto is incredibly quick and easy to make and also freezes beautifully to use later in so many different ways!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Be the first to get your new Almanac! Now in its 231st year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada, thanks to readers from coast to coast. You can pre-order the 2023 edition today and get it before it hits the shelves in August!   LEARN MORE   Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend Garter snakes are a gardener’s friend! Harmless to humans, they eat the pests that wreak havoc in your garden. Learn more about the shy but helpful gardening helper who just wants to live peacefully in harmony with you—and eat your slugs!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Join the most popular Almanac Club! Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box full of our best gardening goodies.   LEARN MORE   How to Make Homemade Lavender Rose Potpourri See how to make a simple, classic flower potpourri recipe. We especially like roses and lavender because both have a calming effect and the scent truly lingers. It’s a wonderful way to sweeten the indoor air. Potpourri also makes a lovely…    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