The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Deep in the greens of summer sing the lives
I've come to love. A vireo whets its bill.
The great day balances upon the leaves;
My ears can hear the bird when all is still.
–Theodore Roethke (1908–63)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018
198th day of the year
Autumn begins in 67 days

Mark Burnett (television producer) was born on this day in 1960.
Morgan Paull (actor) died on this day in 2012.

Question of the Day
What do the Dog Days have to do with dogs? Answer

Pick at the Peak!

When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit
How do you know when to pick vegetables at the peak of flavor? When is your fruit ripe for picking? See our fruit and vegetable harvesting guide for the most common vegetables and fruit. Pick at the peak—in the garden and in the market!

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Pruning Hydrangeas

When to Prune Different Kinds of Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas can sometimes be a tricky plant to care for, so it is important to learn when to prune different hydrangea varieties and how to prune hydrangeas. Properly pruning hydrangeas based on your hydrangea’s variety will allow you to have more blooms next year.

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How to Make Kombucha Tea
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Dragonfly Wooden Night Lights

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Hatching and Storing Eggs

Raising Chickens 101: Collecting, Storing, and Hatching Chicken Eggs
Raising chickens for eggs? Let’s talk about how to collect, clean, store, and hatch chicken eggs as part of our Raising Chickens 101 series.

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