How animals beat the heat, love-in-a-mist, keep that summer garden looking great

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, July 27, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The frogs that were peeping a thousand shrill Wherever the ground was low and wet, The minute they heard my step went still To watch me and see what I came to get. — Robert Frost (1874–1963) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [57 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - cut hay - destroy pests and weeds - dry fruit, vegetables, or meat - prune to discourage growth [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Where did the tradition of having bridesmaids at a wedding come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day With his (Blank), he killed three (Blank). 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