Water-bath canning, 20 easy perennials, why fireflies glow, pruning roses

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, July 12, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Happy are the fields that receive summer rain. –Weather proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [72 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - begin diet to gain weight - cut hair to encourage growth - get married [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Some of my tomato plant leaves have turned dark brown and have rings on them. Is this blight? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Mountain State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2025 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Order Your 2025 Almanac Calendar!]( Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2025. 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The 20 perennials you see here are ideal for beginners—low-maintenance, no-fuss, vigorous, and high-performing! [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]( [Why Do Fireflies Glow? Learn About Lightning Bugs (image)]( [Why Do Fireflies Glow? Learn About Lightning Bugs]( Fireflies—also known as lightning bugs—have been captivating humans for centuries with their beautiful lights on summer nights. What makes fireflies glow the way they do? [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Your Guide to a Flowering Future! (title)]( [Your Guide to a Flowering Future!]( We love to share our passion for gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. It contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Prune Roses (image)]( [How to Prune Roses]( Pruning roses is not as complicated as it may seem, though it’s important to follow the right technique based on the type of rose you have. Here’s how—and when—to prune the roses in your garden! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [1792 Society Exclusive: Collectible Tote Bag! (title)]( [1792 Society Exclusive: Collectible 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 Freeze Corn: Blanching and Freezing Corn on the Cob (image)]( [How to Freeze Corn: Blanching and Freezing Corn on the Cob]( Preserve the taste of summer by freezing fresh corn! 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