Magical dragonfiles, growing pumpkins, how to make an earwig trap

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, July 9, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( All the sun long it was running, it was lovely, the hay Fields high as the house, the tunes from the chimneys, it was air And playing, lovely and watery And fire green as grass. –Dylan Thomas (1914–53) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [75 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - harvest aboveground crops - have dental care - pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How can I keep crickets, which seem to arrive every August, out of my house? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day My first is female; my second the same; my whole is much dreaded; pray what is its name?(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! (title)]( [Get ready for the farmer's market!]( If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! [LEARN MORE]( [Facts About Dragonflies and Damselflies: Symbolic Meaning, Life Cycle, Habitat, and More! (image)]( [Facts About Dragonflies and Damselflies: Symbolic Meaning, Life Cycle, Habitat, and More!]( The dragonfly and its smaller cousin, the damselfly, belong to an ancient order of insects known as Odonata and have carried symbolic meaning for centuries. Most people love to have dragonflies in their gardens, if only because dragonflies love to eat mosquitoes. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Which Almanac do you prefer? (title)]( [Which Almanac do you prefer?]( Did you know we have three versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? That’s right! Take your pick between The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Digital Edition. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Pumpkins: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Pumpkins: The Complete Guide]( Let’s give ‘em pumpkin to talk about! Have you ever dreamed of having a pumpkin patch, but you just don’t know where to start? How do you know when pumpkins are ready to be picked? Can you leave them on the vine too long? How do you cure a pumpkin so that it lasts? [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]( [How to Make an Earwig Trap for Your Vegetable Garden (image)]( [How to Make an Earwig Trap for Your Vegetable Garden]( Why are you seeing a container of oil in my garden? Unfortunately, it has been a banner year for earwigs in the vegetable garden. I tested five earwig trap ideas to figure out which worked best! See my results and learn to make your own earwig trap! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Take Your Pick! (title)]( [Take Your Pick!]( Our 2025 calendars are available for pre-order! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead. [LEARN MORE]( [Zucchini Bread (image)]( [Zucchini Bread]( Although there are many zucchini bread recipes around, this one might just be our favorite! It’s easy and fast and freezes well. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect soap for every gardener! 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