National Kissing Day, losing daylight?, powdery mildew, Cancer season

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors ADVERTISEMENT [Dr Jimz Natural Fertilizer]( [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, June 22, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Before you kissed me only winds of heaven Had kissed me, and the tenderness of rain— Now you have come, how can I care for kisses Like theirs again? –Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [92 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To set posts or pour concrete [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is cinnamon, and where is it produced? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day City life (Change these words into a single word.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Grow Big or Go Home! (title)]( [Grow Big or Go Home!]( For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive. [LEARN MORE]( [Kissing Benefits and Five Types of Kisses! (image)]( [Kissing Benefits and Five Types of Kisses!]( Throughout history, the kiss has been used to express a range of emotions. What makes a pucker so powerful? The Old Farmer’s Almanac shares some lip lore from around the world that may answer that question! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Pre-Order Your 2025 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Pre-Order Your 2025 Almanac Calendar!]( Our latest calendars are up for pre-order. Order today, and you’ll get your new calendar before they hit the shelves! [LEARN MORE]( [Cancer Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality Traits, and More (image)]( [Cancer Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality Traits, and More]( Do you have a Cancer in your life? Perhaps you are a Cancer? Cancerians are symbolized by the crab, a creature with a hard shell and soft underbelly. This reflects the duality of Cancer’s personality: they are tough and protective on the outside but nurturing and emotional on the inside. [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]( [After the Summer Solstice, How Fast are We Losing Daylight? (image)]( [After the Summer Solstice, How Fast are We Losing Daylight?]( Summer, bring it on! After the summer solstice (June 20, 2024), we start to lose daylight. How fast? Bob Berman talks about solstices and sunsets—and finding out how rapidly the times change where you live. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [1792 Society Exclusive - Collectable Tote Bag! 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