Juneteenth, baby back ribs, epsom salt (good or bad?), squash vine borer

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, June 19, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( His labor is a chant, His idleness a tune; Oh, for a bee's experience Of clovers and of noon! –Emily Dickinson (1830–86) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [1 day until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin diet to gain weight go camping straighten hair [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is the widest tree known to man? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Hard case (Change these words into a single word.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis! (title)]( [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis!]( Get expert tips on growing cannabis, creative container gardening ideas, and more! 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[LEARN MORE]( [Baby Back Ribs with Coffee Spice Rub (image)]( [Baby Back Ribs with Coffee Spice Rub]( Everyone needs a great rib recipe. Adapted from Steven Raichlen’s Barbecue Bible, these baby back ribs are rubbed in an amazingly flavorful coffee spice rub before grilling. If you’re a sauce fan, we’ve also included an option for a “mop” sauce. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Crafted in the Pine Tree State! (title)]( [Crafted in the Pine Tree State!]( Made from 60% recycled steel, these Windbells resemble Maine’s nickname! Each bell features a stunning green powder coat and a moose windcatcher. [LEARN MORE]( [What to Feed Chickens: From Baby Chicks To Hens (image)]( [What to Feed Chickens: From Baby Chicks To Hens]( Learn everything you need to know about feeding chickens for every stage of your birds’ life cycle—from baby chicks to adult chickens. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of different types of chicken feed. 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