July forecast!, wisteria, squash pickles, 12 houses of the Zodiac

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, June 11, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Rainbows; and the blue bitter smoke of wood; And radiant raindrops couching in cool flowers; And flowers themselves, that sway through sunny hours; Dreaming of moths that drink them under the moon. –Rupert Brooke (1887–1915) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [9 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To prune to encourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Why do people say “Geronimo!” when they jump out of airplanes? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The numerical state(s). (Abbreviations of U.S. states) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Feel refreshed after spending time in the garden! 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[LEARN MORE]( [Summer Squash Pickles (image)]( [Summer Squash Pickles]( This summer squash pickle recipe is a keeper. It’s worth buying the squash at the market, but if you grow some in the garden, even better! You can use yellow squash and/or zucchini. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a [copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! 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