Marred meteors, easy preserving, build a hoop house

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 43 days until autumn begins Question of the Day How long is the solar cycle? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Natural State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Fair weather on St. Lawrence’s Day [August 10] presages a fair autumn. –Weather folklore ADVERTISEMENT Perseid Meteors Marred? Blame It On the Moon This year, the great Perseid meteor shower (peaking August 11–13) will be marred by the sky-brightening mischief of the full Moon. So we may as well amuse ourselves by making the Moon the scapegoat for other problems, too! Read on—and get a couple tips to boost your chances of seeing meteors…    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   10 Quick and Easy Preserving Ideas! What do you do with the bounty from your garden? Freeze it, pickle it, dry it, store it! If you’re new to preserving food, here are 10 quick and easy ideas—from freezing mint in ice cubes to a small-batch pesto recipe using just a handful of basil leaves!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Keep drinks at the right temperature OnTopz silicone toppers create an airtight seal on all smooth rimmed containers including glass, ceramic, plastic, wood, and metal. The seal keeps food fresh, hot drinks hot, and cold drinks cold for long stretches of time.    LEARN MORE   Getting Antsy: Ants in the Garden Ants are among the most successful of insects, outnumbering all other individual animals combined. They have been around since the days of the dinosaurs and inhabit just about every corner of Earth. Their presence in nature is essential to the well-being of the garden and environment. See why…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Weeding CAN be fun! Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner will eliminate the need to kneel, and makes weeding fun!   LEARN MORE   Plum Crostata This plum crostata recipe makes the most of the seasonal fruit. A crostata is a free-form pie or tart that is baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie plate. This recipe uses plums, but use any stone fruit (such as peaches or nectarines) or a mix!    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   How to Build a Hoop House Get more growing days—if not weeks—by building a hoop house! This is a very inexpensive way to keep your crops going during colder weather for a longer, biggest harvest!  What is a hoop house? How do you make a hoop house? Find out in this article!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Keep an eye on the sky! The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order your 2023 Weather Calendar today!   LEARN MORE   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