Dog days, tomato hornworms, oregano
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July 10, 2017
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dog days

Dog Days bright and clear
Indicate a happy year;
But when accompanied by rain,
For better times, our hopes are vain.
–proverb

 

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What Are the Dog Days?

What Are The Dog Days of Summer?

 

What are the “Dog Days of Summer”—and when are they?  The answer might surprise you. Enjoy this page about the meaning and origins of the “Dog Days of Summer.”

 

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Tomato Hornworm Control

Tomato Hornworms

 

Big, fat, and green! Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of tomato hornworms in your garden.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

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Grow Your Own Oregano

Oregano

 

Oregano is a perennial herb with rose-purple or white flowers and a taste reminiscent of thyme. Here’s how to grow oregano plants in your garden—plus, delicious recipes using oregano.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

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Make Stock Out of Scraps

How to Make Vegetable Stock Out of Kitchen Scraps

 

Why throw out what may be the most healthful and flavorful parts of the foods you prepare regularly? Toss them together into the stockpot first to brew up a tasty, nutritious broth that adds a gourmet kick to a soup, stew, chowder, or casserole. 

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac

Pre-order today, ships in August. This edition features 32 extra reference pages. Free Almanac Garden Guide with every order!

 

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Save the Bees!

Native Bees: The Best Pollinators for Your Garden

 

Have you ever heard of a solitary bee? Unlike honey bees and bumblebees, these bees don’t live together in a hive. Read on to learn more about native bees—like mason bees—and to find out how you can get the most out of these docile super-pollinators in your garden.

 

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