Summer lightning storms, beautiful bacopa, gardening myths debunked

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, July 28, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The way was black, The night was mad with lightning; I bestrode My wild young colt, upon a mountain road. —José Santos Chocano Gastañodi (1875–1934) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [56 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - color hair - cut hair to discourage growth - harvest belowground crops [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Are there plants that can repel ants? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day They kept on the (Blank) so as to (Blank) their position when required. 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