The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today's verse

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Bright clouds,
Motionless pillars of the brazen heaven–
Their bases on the mountains–their white tops
Shining in the far ether–fire the air
With a reflected radiance
–William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878)

Friday, July 10, 2020
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Autumn begins in 74 days

Question of the Day
What is the coldest spot in the nation? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
You may travel abroad in a carriage whose name read backward or forward is always the same. – Answer

Merry Marigolds

Marigolds
No annual is more cheerful or easier to grow than the marigold. These flowers are the spendthrifts among annuals, bringing a wealth of gold, copper, and brass into our summer and autumn gardens. The flower’s popularity probably derives in part from its ability to bloom brightly all summer long.

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How to Beat Bugs

How to Beat Bugs in Your Garden
While some insects are beneficial, others are an ever-present pest in the vegetable garden—but there’s no reason that they should get the better of you or your crops.

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Cricket Thermometer?

Predict the 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…

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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer’s Almanac

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Planets at Brightest in July

Jupiter and Saturn at Brightest for the Year in July 2020
July 2020 offers us cool, easy backyard stargazing—no charts or knowledge needed. See Jupiter and Saturn at their brightest and closest for the year as well as Mars at midnight. Go out any night you’re in the mood and you’re in for a treat! Here are details.

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Fresh Tomato Recipes!

Best Tomato Recipes for the Height of Season
Let’s make the most of summer’s tomato harvest! We’ve got some fresh tomato recipe ideas right here—from tantalizing tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes to super salsa!

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