Leg cramps, growing plums, space weather
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August 02, 2017
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summer wheat

High noon in August! over all the land
The very air is palpitant with heat;
While stretching far, the fields of ripening wheat
Unrippled lie as plains of yellow sand!
–Henry S. Cornwell (1831–86)

 

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Ease Leg Cramps

Leg Cramps at Night: Causes and Remedies

 

Eeow! Startled from a deep sleep, you suddenly come to with a shriek, as your calf, thigh, or maybe the arch of your foot contracts in violent pain. Leg cramps can be a common and painful occurrence—here’s what causes leg cramps at night, as well as how you can prevent and relieve them.

 

Floral Butterfly Garden Stake

Liven up your garden with this colorful and bold garden stake. The glass wings are hand-painted in a vivid floral design with bright colors. The metal body is painted in metallic paint for an eye-catching finish that glistens in the sun. 

 

$24.99

All About Crickets

Pet Crickets and Cricket Facts

 

Have you ever considered having a chirping cricket as a house pet?

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

SHIPPING NOW! Original, full-color plant illustrations accompany timely beginner to expert gardening advice and charming seasonal lore. 

 

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When is the Solar Minimum?

Space Weather: Sunspot Numbers and Solar Activity

 

Here at the Almanac, we have long believed that solar activity can influence weather here on Earth. We are now in Solar Cycle 24, which has seen very low solar activity thus far. Learn more about solar activity—and why it matters.

 

Almanac Hummingbird Thermometer

Designed to resemble a vintage advertising thermometer. Made of metal in the USA. Measures 17 inches long and includes both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.

 

$24.95

Picking Plums

Plums

 

Plums are a good choice for beginner gardeners who want to grow fruit trees, as plum trees are widely adapted, more compact, and require less care than most other fruit trees. Not only are plums delicious, but the trees themselves add beauty to any garden.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

Features stunning photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, trivia, and more!

 

$9.99

Asters Purple

Asters: Stars of the Fall Garden

 

Summer is winding down but the asters are just getting started, adding splashes of lavender, purple, and pink to the fall garden.

 

Large Rustic Daisy Flower Stake

Bring a bit of the countryside to your outdoor decor with our Rustic Flower Stakes. This floral beauty is crafted from metal and hand-painted for a weathered look. Standing almost 4 feet high, it can be displayed alone or complemented with other rustic flowers. 

 

$28.99

 

 

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