Nova star about to explode, pollinating corn, feeding chicks, edible lavender

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, June 27, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Oh, the summer night Has a smile of light, And she sits on a sapphire throne. –Barry Cornwall (1787–1874) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [87 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To can or pickle vegetables and fruit make jams or jellies make sauerkraut plant belowground crops [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Where do pine nuts come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day A crystalline substance and a tear. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Enjoy a robust harvest this year! 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(image)]( [How to Pollinate Corn for Plump, Full Ears!]( Everyone loves sweet corn. So, it can be disheartening when there are gaps left between our cobs’ kernels. The secret to full ears of corn packed with sweet, juicy kernels is proper pollination! Learn how to ensure your corn is sufficiently pollinated, including tips on how to hand-pollinate your… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join the most popular Almanac Club! (title)]( [Join the most popular Almanac Club!]( Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box full of our best gardening goodies. [LEARN MORE]( [Grilled Corn on the Cob With Chili-Lime Butter (image)]( [Grilled Corn on the Cob With Chili-Lime Butter]( Our Grilled Corn on the Cob is always a huge success; it includes chili-lime butter that brings out the crunchy, grilled flavor. We’ve also included an oven-roasted version. 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