Celebrate the 4th like John Adams, growing watermelon, when to water your garden

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, July 4, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( How they shouted! What rejoicing! How the old bell shook the air, Till the clang of freedom ruffled, The calmly gliding Delaware! –Author Unknown [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [80 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Why is the name “John Hancock” synonymous with “your signature”? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day A boy’s nickname, a preposition, an article, and a part of a church.(Use these clues to find the four words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect soap for every gardener! 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