Solstice tomorrow, tomato cages, pancake topping

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [buttercup] The daisies are nodding o'er bending grass, With bright eyes greeting me as I pass; As offering sweets from a billowy knoll, The buttercup lifteth its golden bowl; The feathery clouds float airily by, Flecking with silver the blue of the sky. –Emily Thornton Charles (1845–95) [Wednesday, June 20, 2018]( 171st day of the year [Summer begins tomorrow]( Nicole Kidman (actress) was born on this day in 1967. Jack Kilby (the man who pioneered the development of the microchip and helped to create the first hand-held calculator) died on this day in 2005. Question of the Day What is the cloud cover over the entire Earth on an average day? [Answer]( [Gardening Notebook > Learn More]( [How to Make Tomato Cages and Tomato Stakes (image)]( DIY Tomato Cages [How to Make Tomato Cages and Tomato Stakes]( In order for proper tomato plant care, it is important to stake tomatoes, provide plant supports like tomato cages, and carefully prune tomatoes. This helps to prevent branch breakage, provide air circulation, avoid slug damage, and keep tomatoes productive and healthy. [WATCH VIDEO]( SPONSORED [Summer's in Full Bloom]( Get your lawn and garden looking great with hard work and Agri Supply. With over 27,000 products, we’ve got what you need to get your yard looking pristine. Visit online or call to order, 1-800-345-0169 [LEARN MORE]( [Cutworms (image)]( Cutworm Problems [Cutworms]( Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of cutworms in the garden. [READ MORE]( [Bee Rain Gauge]( A metal bee accent adorns the hand-painted stake. Features a durable acrylic rain gauge for easy viewing. [LEARN MORE]( $13.99 [Nearing the End of Solar Cycle 24 (image)]( Solar Cycle 24 Nearing End [Nearing the End of Solar Cycle 24]( Solar Cycle 24 is approaching its end, which will mean the beginning of Solar Cycle 25. What does that mean for Earth’s weather—and for us? [READ MORE]( [Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner]( Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. [LEARN MORE]( $12.49 [Summer Solstice 2018: First Day of Summer (image)]( Summer Begins Tomorrow! [Summer Solstice 2018: First Day of Summer]( The timing of the June solstice—or, summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere—varies between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year and time zone. See the time and date of the Summer Solstice 2018, as well as solstice facts and FAQs. [READ MORE]( [Wine Bottle Lights]( Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color.  [LEARN MORE]( $12.95 [Caramel Apple Cinnamon Compote (image)]( Perfect for Pancakes [Caramel Apple Cinnamon Compote]( There are some flavors that are meant to go together, like cinnamon and apples. And we love caramel apples. [READ MORE]( [Bee Brand Tote]( One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees. [LEARN MORE]( $14.97 QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( New to this newsletter? It’s free! [Sign up here.]( You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Visit our Web site Help page]( to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our [Terms of Use](. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.