7 summer solstice facts, African violets, straw mulch, measuring vegetables

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, June 18, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Cut thistles in May, They grow in a day. Cut them in June, That is too soon. Cut in July, Then they will die. –Proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [2 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To breed animals brew beer or cider plant aboveground crops slaughter livestock [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day I’ve heard people talking about orange cucumbers that are supposed to be full of vitamins. 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[LEARN MORE]( [How to Care for African Violets (image)]( [How to Care for African Violets]( African violets are small houseplants that grow well in average house temperatures, flowering almost continuously in clusters of white, blue, or purple blossoms over fuzzy leaves. Here’s how to care for African violets in your home while they fill your house (and heart) with joy. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Embroidered Baseball Caps are HERE! (title)]( [Embroidered Baseball Caps are HERE!]( Our new collection of embroidered baseball caps features garden-inspired designs on the front and a cheerful sentiment on the back. They’re a stylish choice for your morning walk or a trip to the farmer’s market! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Mulch With Straw in the Garden (image)]( [How to Mulch With Straw in the Garden]( Using straw as mulch in the garden saves money, crops, and sanity. (Note: Straw is not hay.) See the many benefits of mulching with straw bales in the vegetable garden. 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