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August 18, 2017
WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

 

No wind, no bird. The river flames like brass.
On either side, smitten as with a spell
Of silence, brood the fields. In the deep grass,
Edging the dusty roads, lie as they fell
Handfuls of shriveled leaves from tree and bush.
But ’long the orchard fence and at the gate,
Thrusting their saffron torches through the hush,
Wild lilies blaze, and bees hum soon and late.
–Lizzete Woodworth Reese (1856–1931)

 

 

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Tomato Woes

Tomato Diseases and Disorders

 

I say “tomayto” and you say “tomahto” but however you say it, tomato time is here! Along with the luscious fruits that we wait months for come the many tomato disorders and diseases that the flesh is heir to—tomato flesh that is.

 

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Picking at the Peek

How to Tell When Vegetables and Fruit Are Ready To Harvest

 

How do you tell when to harvest vegetables and fruit? Different crops have their own tell-tale signs that let you know when they’re ready to eat.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook

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Eclipse Eye Safety

Solar Eclipse Safety: How to Protect Your Eyes

 

The great solar eclipse is now less than two weeks away. I hope you will travel to where the eclipse is total, such as Carbondale, Illinois, or Stanley, Idaho, because totality offers an astounding, unforgettable experience. Nevertheless, you can still experience something magical outside the path of totality: a partial solar eclipse. In both cases, you will need specialized eye protection.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Boxed Daily Calendar

Gardeners will be delighted with this gorgeously illustrated gift boxed page-a-day calendar!

 

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Campfire Hobo Packs

Hobo Packs

 

Combine your favorite vegetables and herbs (fennel, celery, carrots, thyme, rosemary). This recipe is very forgiving.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac

Starring eclipses, meteor showers, visible planets, and 33 stellar moments in time!

 

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What Do Dreams Mean?

What Do Our Dreams Mean?

 

What are dreams, and what do they mean? Here we discuss how dreams connect the past and the present, and how we watch them as we sleep.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

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