The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Buttercup nodded and said good-bye,
Clover and daisy went off together,
But the fragrant water lilies lie
Yet moored in the golden August weather.
–Celia Thaxter (1835–94)

Monday, August 6, 2018
218th day of the year
Autumn begins in 47 days

Andy Warhol (artist) was born on this day in 1928.
John Hughes (writer & director) died on this day in 2009.

Question of the Day
What is the pitch in baseball that is sometimes called the deuce? Answer

About Butterfly Bushes

Butterfly Bush
The butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is a beautiful, fast-growing, deciduous shrub with masses of blossoms—long, spiked trusses—that bloom from summer to autumn.

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Actress Reveals the “Bathroom Trick” That Made Her Feel Years Younger

“Eating This Every Morning Changed My Life” Watch the video to see Maggy Q. tell you herself how she starts her day feeling nourished and refreshed

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Apple Tree Care

Apples
How are your apple trees growing? Don’t forget to water young trees as they establish their root systems! Here’s more advice on planting, growing, and harvesting apples.

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Weather Lore by the Month

Weather Lore Calendar
We’re big fans of weather folklore, proverbs, and sayings! So, we’ve created a Weather Lore Calendar just for you—with folklore for every month of the year!

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Freshest Pie Ever Recipe

The Freshest Blueberry Pie Ever Recipe
It’s blueberry season! Once again, I made one of the delicious “freshest pies ever” that my Almanac colleague recommended a couple years ago. The flakey crust just came out of the oven. Yum! The trick with the filling is to keep some of the berries uncooked before they go into the pie shell for baking.

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Myths About Hair

Fun Facts and Myths about Hair
Curious about your crowning glory? Here are some fun facts and myths about hair, including hair growth, hair color, and hair styles.

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The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Insect Repellent

This DEET-free, extra-strength bug spray will effectively repel ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, blackflies, yellow flies, chiggers, and other pesky, biting bugs!

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$9.97