Cool flowers for hot weather, canning under pressure!, growing cannas

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, August 12, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Ah, no, the canning season is at hand, When summer scents are on the air distilled, When golden fruits are ripening in the land, And silvery tins are gaping to be filled. –Alice Duer Miller (1874–1942) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [41 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 logging - breed animals - brew beer or cider - plant aboveground crops - slaughter livestock [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day I want to plant bulbs this fall, but rodents always manage to find them. How can I keep the critters away? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Sunshine State. (Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Capture the light! (title)]( [Capture the light!]( Each suncatcher was hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in New Hampshire. [LEARN MORE]( [Drought-Tolerant Flowers for Hot, Dry Spells (image)]( [Drought-Tolerant Flowers for Hot, Dry Spells]( If some of your plants struggle with summer’s hot, dry spells, get to know these 10 great summer-blooming perennials that seem to thrive on neglect and easily adapt to searing heat. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe (title)]( [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe]( The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy! [LEARN MORE]( [The Canna Chronicles: We All Have Our Place (image)]( [The Canna Chronicles: We All Have Our Place]( Have you ever received a gardening gift that turned into a full-blown garden takeover? This is the surprising journey of a seemingly innocuous gift of canna lilies and the unexpected challenges it presented. [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? It’s available in the Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, and Digital Edition. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Do We All See the Same Part of the Moon? (image)]( [Do We All See the Same Part of the Moon?]( The sky looks different when you travel. Take Boston to Hawaii. Yes, the Moon will appear differently. Got friends and family in different locations? Planning travel? Let's explore whether we all see the Moon and Sun in the same way. [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]( [How to Grow Cannas (Canna Lilies): The Complete Canna Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Cannas (Canna Lilies): The Complete Canna Flower Guide]( Flashy and flamboyant, canna lilies are perennial flowers that thrive in the heat of July and August. Learn how to plant and grow cannas—plus, get instructions for deadheading, cutting back, and overwintering. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Howl at the Moon! (title)]( [Howl at the Moon!]( This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Pressure Canning: Beginner's Guide and Recipes (image)]( [Pressure Canning: Beginner's Guide and Recipes]( When you preserve your harvest or farmers’ market haul through canning, you maintain the flavor of garden-fresh food at its peak—to store and savor all-year long. Here is our step-by-step guide on how to use a pressure canner safely. [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](