The Old Farmer's Almanac Weekly Companion Newsletter

Cooperative extension list, growing pears, lavender for health

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today's verse

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Between the dusk of a summer night
And the dawn of a summer day,
We caught at a mood as it passed in flight,
And we bade it stoop and stay.
–William Ernest Henley (1849–1903)

Saturday, July 18, 2020
Find out who was born today.

Autumn begins in 66 days

Question of the Day
My brown sugar always turns rock hard in summer, no matter how I store it. How can I soften it? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
The Golden State.
(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer

Canning Tomatoes

How to Can Tomatoes at Home
Here’s how to can tomatoes (whole peeled tomatoes) using easy water-bath canning. Enjoy that amazing fresh tomato taste all year long—in sauces, soups, and stews all year long!

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July Weather Forecast

Summer Weather Forecast 2020: Hot Weather Continues Into August
Ready for August? We predicted that summer weather would be warmer than average this summer, and it looks like August continues that trend. Check out our forecast to see the August 2020 temperature and precipitation outlook for your area, compliments of Old Farmer’s Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg.

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Historic Skygazing Events

Greatest Celestial Events in History
Let’s look back at some of the truly incredible celestial events in history! From the 1878 solar eclipse with Thomas Edison to the purple Moon of 1950, enjoy some of the most spectacular, memorable, and even scary sky spectacles visible to the naked eye since 1792, when The Old Farmer’s Almanac was founded.

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

Gardeners love it so much, we had to print more! Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.

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Watering for Better Taste

How to Water Vegetables for Better Taste
Improve the flavor of tomatoes and other vegetables just by the way you water your garden. Here’s how.

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Rose Petal Potpourri

How to Make Homemade Lavender Rose Potpourri
See how to make a simple, classic flower potpourri recipe. We especially like roses and lavender because both have a calming effect and the scent truly lingers. It’s a wonderful way to sweeten the indoor air. Potpourri also makes a lovely homemade gift.

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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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