Father's Day's touching start, why squash isn't fruiting, succession planting, raisin-filled cookies

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, June 16, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Only a dad, but he gives his all To smooth the way for his children small, Doing, with courage stern and grim, The deeds that his father did for him. This is the line that for him I pen, Only a dad, but the best of men. –"[Only a Dad,](" by Edgar Albert Guest (1881–1959) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [4 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hair to encourage growth get married [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Why do stars twinkle, while the visible planets (and our Moon) shine constantly when viewed? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The highest state. (Abbreviation of a U.S. state) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect soap for every gardener! 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