The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Very good in the grass to lie
And see the network 'gainst the sky,
A living lace of blue and green,
And boughs that let the gold between.
–Katharine Tynan Hinkson (1861–1931)

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
191st day of the year
Autumn begins in 74 days

Roger Craig (football player) was born on this day in 1960.
Roger Rees (actor) died on this day in 2015.

Question of the Day
Who invented the microwave oven? Answer

Buried Alive!

Trapped for Life: America’s Most Famous Cave Rescue
We’ve been riveted by the cave rescue in Thailand and watching as 12 boys are being rescued in a harrowing extraction. This incident reminds us of another underground rescue attempt—America’s most famous cave entrapment. Floyd Collins became pinned in Mammoth Cave, some 125 feet from the entrance and 55 feet below ground, in 1925. The entire country was transfixed by attempts to save him. Read about this historical event, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac archives.

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Cricket Thermometer

Predict Temperature with Cricket Chirps
Did you know that you can tell the temperature by counting the chirps of a cricket? It’s true! Here’s the formula—plus, the reasons why crickets chirp.

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Best Veggies for Fall

Fall Vegetable Garden Planning - Choosing the Best Plants for Autumn Growing
In this video, we demonstrate how you can select plants for your fall garden by choosing vegetables that you can plant now for an autumn harvest.

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Old-Fashioned Hand Pies

Strawberry Hand Pies

These old-school strawberry hand pies are so easy. The pies may be baked in the oven or cooked on a gas or charcoal grill.

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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, yellowflies, chiggers, and other pesky, biting bugs!

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Tips for Freezing Food

Freezer Storage Times: How Long Can You Freeze Foods For?
How long can you freeze food for before it’s no longer safe to eat? See this frozen food storage chart to find out whether or not you can freeze cheese, how long you can freeze chicken for, how long fruit lasts in the freezer, and much more. Plus, find tips for freezing foods correctly.

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