The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

If ant hills are high in July,
the coming winter will be hard.
–Proverb

Friday, July 5, 2019
186th day of the year
Autumn begins in 80 days

Edie Falco (actress) was born on this day in 1963.
Sakari Momoi (at the time of his death, he was the world's oldest man at 112 years old) died on this day in 2015.

Question of the Day
How can I get fleas out of my home? Answer

Recipe Contest! Cash Prizes!

Strawberry Recipe Contest
Welcome to this year’s “Strawberry Recipe Contest,” sponsored by The 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide.

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SPONSORED

Visibly Reverse Wrinkles At Home (Do this daily)

Beverly Hills Plastic surgeon explains his unique process to remove wrinkles in a simple, painless process you can do at home.

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Easy Two-Ingredient Jam

How to Make Berry Jam
Learn how to make jam in no time! Here’s a quick and easy berry jam recipe with just two ingredients. Importantly, this simple jam has that naturally delicious, flavor-packed taste that all jam lovers crave.

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Recipe Contest! Cash Prizes!

Strawberry Recipe Contest
Welcome to this year’s “Strawberry Recipe Contest,” sponsored by The 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide.

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Pre-order today, ships in July. Buy more than one and save.

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$9.99

Dreaded Squash Bugs!

Squash Bugs
What are those bugs on your squash? Squash bugs, probably. Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of squash bugs in your garden.

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Looking for Privacy?

Best Shrubs for Making Privacy Hedges
During summertime, we’re all excited to enjoy outdoor living again. If nosy/noisy neighbors are spoiling your enjoyment of your backyard or if a chainlink fence, dumpster, or other ugly view ruins the ambience of your outdoor space, consider a hedge as a privacy screen.

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Features dramatic photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, trivia, and more.

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Growing Watermelon

Watermelons
Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80°F during the day) and a long growing season.

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