Why do we call it Sunday?, Muharram begins, battling cucumber beetles

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, July 7, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Hot July brings cooling showers, Apricots, and gillyflowers. –Sara Coleridge (1802–52) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [77 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - prune to encourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day When a recipe calls for superfine sugar, do I really have to use it? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day I built my house upon my last. So sudden was its fall, and so surprisingly my first, it must have been my all. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [The best way to organize your time, no batteries required! (title)]( [The best way to organize your time, no batteries required!]( This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day! [LEARN MORE]( [When Is Islamic New Year 2024? (image)]( [When Is Islamic New Year 2024?]( Tonight's crescent Moon marks the Islamic New Year—the First of Muharram! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [2025 Calendars are Shipping Now! (title)]( [2025 Calendars are Shipping Now!]( We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! [LEARN MORE]( [Origin of Day Names: Where Did the Days of the Week Come From? (image)]( [Origin of Day Names: Where Did the Days of the Week Come From?]( Why do we call it Sunday, anyway? Learn where the names of the week came from. (Hint, they just may go back to the Roman empire!) [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Can you believe it? (title)]( [Can you believe it?]( It’s almost time to ship the 2025 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. Pre-order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Get Rid of Cucumber Beetles in the Garden (image)]( [How to Get Rid of Cucumber Beetles in the Garden]( Finding small striped or spotted beetles on your cucurbit crops? They could be cucumber beetles! Here’s how to identify, control, and prevent cucumber beetles in the garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [1792 Society Exclusive - Collectable Tote Bag! (title)]( [1792 Society Exclusive - Collectable Tote Bag!]( Join the 1792 Society and receive this collectible tote bag featuring the stunning new logo! It arrives in the exclusive member box filled with our most popular Almanac publications. [LEARN MORE]( [Watermelon Cucumber Salad (image)]( [Watermelon Cucumber Salad]( This Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a light, cool dish that can be enjoyed as a lunch, snack, or side. Add crumbled feta cheese, if you wish. We think the flavor combination is perfect! You can change the ratio of watermelon to cukes—this salad is flexible! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Enjoy a robust harvest this year! (title)]( [Enjoy a robust harvest this year!]( Give your vegetable garden a boost with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It provides protein-based nutrition, perfect for indoor and outdoor use. [LEARN MORE]( [Tips for Building Bee Houses for Native Solitary Bees (image)]( [Tips for Building Bee Houses for Native Solitary Bees]( Build a native bee house, and you will enjoy more blooms and greater harvests! Similar to birdhouses, bee houses (also called bee hotels) are meant to increase the pollination of your garden plants by super-pollinating solitary bees, such as mason bees and leafcutter bees. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please [manage your preferences](. Is daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Contact Us]( © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [View web version](