Pops of red in the garden, growing green beans, let's go fishing!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, August 5, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( August sunshine and bright nights ripen the grapes. [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [48 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - start projects [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Are cities generally warmer than the more rural areas near them? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Aloha State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Feed your trees and shrubs all season long (title)]( [Feed your trees and shrubs all season long]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fertilizer Spikes provide the essential nutrients trees and shrubs need to grow and thrive. Just hammer into the soil under your plant’s drip line and our spikes will feed your plants all season long. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Green Beans: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Green Beans: The Complete Guide]( Growing green beans is so easy that they are often the first vegetable children learn how to grow! All green beans are incredibly productive, even in containers. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest green beans, and learn the upsides and downsides of bush versus pole varieties. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for more than 48 years! (title)]( [Our perennial best seller for more than 48 years!]( Order your 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. [LEARN MORE]( [20 Types of Red Flowers for a Vibrant Garden (image)]( [20 Types of Red Flowers for a Vibrant Garden]( The color of passion, power, and fire, red adds a spark of excitement to a drab garden. Plus, hummingbirds adore this color! We also share tips on how to use red sparingly in the garden—a little dab will do! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect soap for every gardener! (title)]( [The perfect soap for every gardener!]( This bar soap combines the exfoliating power of apricot seeds and coffee grounds with the nourishing touch of shea butter—leaving your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and luxuriously soft. [LEARN MORE]( [When Will the Moon Rise Tonight? (image)]( [When Will the Moon Rise Tonight?]( Have you ever wondered what time will the Moon rise today? Unlike the Sun, the Moon rises at varying times of the day and night! Enjoy our lunar puzzle and our fun Moon poem to know when the Moon will rise! Plus, find out why we can see the Moon during the day. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Gardening, Weather, and Astronomy, Oh My! (title)]( [Gardening, Weather, and Astronomy, Oh My!]( Join the 1792 Society! Receive our most popular publications, online library access, and invitations to members-only events. Fuel your passion for gardening, weather, and beyond. [LEARN MORE]( [Green Bean and Basil Soup (image)]( [Green Bean and Basil Soup]( This soup tastes like summer! Puréed green beans, leeks, and fresh basil combine to form a compelling and sophisticated soup—perfect for lunch or a light dinner. For best results, we recommend using green beans fresh from the garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [A gardening multi-tool like no other! (title)]( [A gardening multi-tool like no other!]( The Hori Hori Knife is a staff favorite at the Almanac. Use it to sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest vegetables! [LEARN MORE]( [Carp-e Diem! Best Days to Go Fishing Calendar for 2024 (image)]( [Carp-e Diem! Best Days to Go Fishing Calendar for 2024]( The best times to catch fish are when they are naturally more active. We tell you when to head out on the water and catch some fish! [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](