The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Roses smile in their white content,
Roses blush in their crimson bliss,
As the vagrant breezes, wooing them,
Ruffle their petals with careless kiss.
–Henry Hewlett (1861–1923)

Monday, June 11, 2018
162nd day of the year
Summer begins in 10 days

Hugh Laurie (actor) was born on this day in 1959.
David Brinkley (reporter and commentator whose NBC broadcasts from 1956-70 helped define and popularize television news in America. Brinkley hosted one of the earliest television news magazines, David Brinkley's Journal, in the early 1960s) died on this day in 2003.

Question of the Day
Where does the word nightmare come from? Answer

Growing Raspberries

Raspberries
Raspberries are relatively easy to grow and can bear fruit indefinitely with proper care. Here’s how to grow raspberries in your garden—from planting to harvest!

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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner

Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.

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$12.49

Evergreen Rosemary

Rosemary
Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub with blue flowers. It is an aromatic and distinctive herb with a sweet, resinous flavor. Here’s how to grow your own rosemary plants.

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Wine Bottle Lights

Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color.

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$12.95

Poison Oak Versus Ivy

Poison Oak: Identification and Treatment
“Leaves of three, let it be!” “Hairy vine, no friend of mine!” Learn how to spot poison oak, tell the difference between poison oak and poison ivy, and treat a poison oak rash.

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Animal Tracks

Animal Track Identification
Animal tracks and footprints can tell you what animals are roaming around your backyard or eating your garden vegetables. See our animal track pictures to learn how to identify animal tracks and track animals!

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The Almanac Garden Hod

Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.

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$49.95 (save $10)