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Build a castle, comb a beach; summer's ripe as any peach!
–The 1996 Old Farmer's Almanac |
Sunday, August 25, 2019
237th day of the year
Autumn begins in 29 days
Rachael Ray (chef) was born on this day in 1968.
John McCain (U.S. senator) died on this day in 2018.
Question of the Day
If a male deer sheds his antlers every year, why don't we find more antlers when we go into the woods for bow hunting season? Answer
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Phlox Plant Care
Phlox
Phlox are perennials and a favorite choice—from ground cover blooming in early spring to the tall phlox blooming in mid- to late summer. Learn more about how to grow and care for your phlox. |
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| SPONSORED Colorful Tulips
It is time to get ready to plant your tulips! Did you know that each color has a different meaning? Red is for love. Yellow is for hope. White is an apology. Pink is happiness. What colors will you plant? |
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Apple Processing and Storing
Harvesting and Storing Apples
When is the time is right to pick apples? And what do you do with a glut from a generous tree? Find out how and when to harvest apples and, crucially, how to store and process them so you can enjoy delicious fruits for many months to come. |
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Best Chicken Breeds
The Best Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard
With more than a hundred breeds of chickens to choose from, it can be challenging trying to figure out which breeds you want to raise. Here’s my advice—plus, see this page for a free beginner’s guide to gardening which includes my four-season guide to raising chickens! |
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Summer Corn Salad
Summer Corn Salad
This Summer Corn Salad uses the best of the summer harvest and is packed full of flavor, with a wonderful crunch from the fresh vegetables! |
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Pancakes With Zucchini!
Zucchini and Pecan Sour Cream Pancakes
We keep finding more and more ways to use our bumper zucchini crop! These Zucchini and Pecan Sour Cream Pancakes are light and fluffy with a pleasing crunch from the nuts. |
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes. |
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