Weed control tips, cosmos, great sandwiches
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July 05, 2017
WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

 

water meadow

Cool in the very furnace of July
The water-meadows lie;
The green stalks of their grasses and their flowers
They still refresh at fountains never dry.

–John Drinkwater (1882–1937)

 

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How to Control Weeds

Weed Control Techniques

 

Weeds can be quite a nuisance in the garden, so here are some techniques for ridding your property of these problematic plants.

 

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Facts, Folklore, Proverbs, and Puzzles Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar. New for 2018—now in color!

 

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Out-of-this-World Cosmos

Cosmos

 

Cosmos are annuals, grown for their showy flowers. The flowerheads may be bowl– or open cup–shaped and sit atop long stems. Here’s how to grow cosmos flowers in your garden.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar

A daily planner full of humor and useful advice, it’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping you organized, with plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.

 

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When is the Next Full Moon?

Next Full Moon

 

When is the next full Moon? See our Full Moon Calendar for 2017 for the U.S. and Canada.

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac

Pre-order today, ships in August. Includes a free hole for hanging up in your outhouse and 32 extra reference pages!

 

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What's Happening in July?

The Month of July 2017: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

 

July is the month when summer has a firm hold on all of us. The average temperature just about everywhere in the country is above 70ºF, and thunderstorms are nearly as abundant as ants at a picnic.

 

What’s a successful gardener’s most useful tool? Knowledge!

Almanac Gardening Notebook  Are you ever frustrated with dying plants, pest damage, and not knowing how to do better? It’s not too late to start a garden journal. Keep records so you know when pests arrive—and put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, and other notes. You’ll love our beautiful Garden Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. See the inside pages…  

 

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Discover a New Sandwich

Ten Great Sandwich Recipes

 

You can make lunchtime a special occasion with these ten flavorful sandwich recipes. Featuring a variety of ingredients, these convenient meals are true tastebud tempters!  See the video at the bottom of the page for how to make a perfectly melty grilled sandwich.

 

Almanac Berry Basket

This super-strong 4-quart basket was designed with blueberry- and strawberry-picking in mind. It will hold four 1-quart berry containers. Comes in handy for farmers’ market shopping. Great for kitchen or craft storage, too.

 

$39.95

 

 

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