Praying mantis (friend or foe?), gerbera daisies, summer peach pizza

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, August 16, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Buttercup nodded and said good-bye, Clover and daisy went off together, But the fragrant water lilies lie Yet moored in the golden August weather. –Celia Thaxter (1835–94) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [37 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - set posts or pour concrete [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day I’m having trouble with earwigs in my garden. Should I spray them with something? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Hoosier State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join the most popular Almanac Club! (title)]( [Join the most popular Almanac Club!]( Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box, access to our online library, and members-only event invitations. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Gerbera Daisies: The Complete Gerbera Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Gerbera Daisies: The Complete Gerbera Flower Guide]( Brilliantly colored flowers and deep green foliage make gerbera daisies a favorite for containers and garden beds. Their long-lasting blooms look great in the vase, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for gerbera daisies. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [One of a kind glass decorations (title)]( [One of a kind glass decorations]( Decorate your windows with these colorful hand-pressed glass suncatchers. Choose from a stunning array of designs! [LEARN MORE]( [The Praying Mantis: Predator of the Garden (image)]( [The Praying Mantis: Predator of the Garden]( The praying mantis is an insect that has fascinated humans for centuries. A master predator in the garden, mantids have an abundance of lore surrounding them—including whether they eat hummingbirds. Here are some of our favorite facts and folklore about praying mantis. [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]( [Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies (image)]( [Mosquito Repellents and Bite Remedies]( It seems as though the mosquitos are out in force! Biting insects and even pollinators are attracted to us humans because of our sweat! Find out why, how to avoid mosquitoes and cut back on the population in your yard naturally, and discover some mosquito bite remedies. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Spend a year with the Moon!  (title)]( [Spend a year with the Moon! ]( This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Household Uses for Lemons (image)]( [Household Uses for Lemons]( Lemons are good for more than just adding flavor to recipes: They’re also very useful around the house! Here are some of the best uses for lemons and lemon juice. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Add a soundtrack to your garden or patio! (title)]( [Add a soundtrack to your garden or patio!]( North Country Wind Bells® is based in Round Pond, Maine, where they craft wind bells that echo the familiar tones of coastal and harbor bells. [LEARN MORE]( [Summer Peach and Gorgonzola Pizza (image)]( [Summer Peach and Gorgonzola Pizza]( Made with juicy peaches, savory cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinegar, this Summer Peach and Gorgonzola Pizza won third prize in the 2022 Garden Guide Recipe Contest for peaches. [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](