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August corn

August brings the sheaves of corn,
Then the harvest home is borne.

–Sara Coleridge (1802–52)

Sunday, August 5, 2018
217th day of the year
Autumn begins in 48 days

Patrick Ewing (basketball player) was born on this day in 1962.
Chick Hearn (basketball announcer, coined the phrases "slam dunk" and "airball") died on this day in 2002.


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How to Grow Cabbages From Planting to Harvest
In this short video, we show you everything you need to know to grow the perfect cabbage, from sowing to transplanting to harvesting—and everything in between! You can plant in midspring, late spring, or late summer (to harvest the following year).
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Meteor Shower Calendar 2018
When is the next meteor shower? See the Almanac’s 2018 Meteor Shower Calendar for the dates of all the principal meteor showers during the year, plus meteor shower viewing tips.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Features original, full-color illustrations.
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Making Sauerkraut

How to Make Sauerkraut
Store-bought sauerkraut can’t compete with the homemade stuff. Follow our sauerkraut recipe to learn how to make sauerkraut of your own!
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky!
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How to Pickle

Pickling Tips and Recipes
Learn how to pickle! See our best pickling tips—plus, great pickling recipes from dill pickles to pickled peppers! Preserve the bounty of the season’s harvest.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Facts, folklore, proverbs, and puzzles!
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Ice or Heat for Pain?

Ice or Heat: Home Remedies for Pain
When should you use ice or heat? Find out how to make cold packs and heat packs, as well as when to use cold therapy or heat therapy.
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The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Insect Repellent

This DEET-free, extra-strength bug spray will effectively repel ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, blackflies, yellow flies, chiggers, and other pesky, biting bugs!
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