Let's talk tomatoes, cukes in containers, tips for using herbs

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, August 6, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( His labor is a chant, His idleness a tune; Oh, for a bee's experience Of clovers and of noon! –Emily Dickinson (1830–86) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [47 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our 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 I’d like to start some pansies by seed. When is the best time to do that? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Cotton State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staff Picks: The Hori Hori Knife (title)]( [Staff Picks: The Hori Hori Knife]( The Hori Hori Knife is a staff favorite at the Almanac. Use it to sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest vegetables! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Tomato Plants: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Tomato Plants: The Complete Guide]( Are you growing garden-fresh tomatoes this year? There is simply nothing like them! Learn all about how to grow tomatoes, starting tomatoes, different varieties, and planting dates with the Almanac’s Tomato Growing Guide. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! (title)]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. [LEARN MORE]( [Herbal Folklore and Old-Fashioned Tips for Herbs (image)]( [Herbal Folklore and Old-Fashioned Tips for Herbs]( We all know that herbs make great companions in the garden and kitchen. Herbs also have a long history of being used as natural remedies—and many other more unusual uses, too! Read on …AniseRomans paid taxes with anise, and it was used in cough drops. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2025 Almanac! (title)]( [Be the first to get your 2025 Almanac!]( Now in its 233nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the best-selling almanac in the United States. Order the 2025 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [Tomato Jam (image)]( [Tomato Jam]( Ever tried making tomato jam? In this easy spread recipe, juicy tomatoes are paired with fresh ginger, cinnamon, and citrus. This jam has a wonderful sweet-savory flavor that goes with everything! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Looks great and protects you from the Sun! (title)]( [Looks great and protects you from the Sun!]( Our new collection of embroidered baseball caps features garden-inspired designs on the front and a cheerful sentiment on the back. They’re a stylish choice for your morning walk or a trip to the farmer’s market! [LEARN MORE]( [Growing Cucumbers in Pots (image)]( [Growing Cucumbers in Pots]( Think you don’t have room to grow your own crispy cucumbers for summer salads? Think again! They will grow just fine in a big pot and, in some cases, will do even better than if planted in the garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Feel refreshed after spending time in the garden! (title)]( [Feel refreshed after spending time in the garden!]( 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]( [How and Why to Grow a Clover Lawn (image)]( [How and Why to Grow a Clover Lawn]( At one time, most yards had at least some white clover growing in them. It was a world before chemicals, and clover was part of seed blends because it improved the soil and the condition of the lawn. [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](