Quieter yard tools, August holidays and happenings

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [August blueberries] All Nature helps to swell the song And chant the same refrain; July and June have slipped away And August's here again. –Helen Maria Winslow (1852–1938) [Wednesday, August 1, 2018]( 213th day of the year [Autumn begins in 52 days]( Adam Duritz (musician) was born on this day in 1964. Naomi Sims (first African American model on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal) died on this day in 2009. Question of the Day Can a cook repair a soup or stew if too much hot pepper or other spice has been added? [Answer]( [2019 Calendars > Learn More]( [Backyard Battle: Gas vs. Electric Lawn Tools (image)]( Quieter Lawn Tools [Backyard Battle: Gas vs. Electric Lawn Tools]( Wish you could cut the grass in the morning without waking neighbors? Ever consider a cordless electric mower? Read about the key decision points in choosing gas power versus cordless electric mowers and lawn tools. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Use What the Pros Use]( Professional landscapers and arborists rely on ECHO durability every day. Their livelihood depends on their equipment starting and performing every single time. It’s this same reliability you should count on in your own property. Use what the pros use. [LEARN MORE]( [Sky Map (Star Chart): August 2018 (image)]( August Sky Map: The Perseids [Sky Map (Star Chart): August 2018]( See this printable sky map for August to navigate the skies on the night of the great Perseid Meteor Shower—plus, find helpful viewing tips. [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Insect Repellent]( This DEET-free, extra-strength bug spray will effectively repel ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, blackflies, yellow flies, chiggers, and other pesky, biting bugs! [LEARN MORE]( $9.97 [The Month of August 2018: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore (image)]( August Holidays & History [The Month of August 2018: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore]( August 2018 is the calendar month when summer begins its slow crawl towards autumn, but not before a few more hot days and thunderstorms! [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac Bottle Opener]( Features a cast iron opener with a weathered patina! [LEARN MORE]( $21.97 [Monthly Horoscope for August 2018 (image)]( August Horoscope [Monthly Horoscope for August 2018]( Here’s your monthly horoscope for August 2018. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs. [READ MORE]( [2019 Almanac Desk and Wall Calendars]( SHIPPING NOW! [LEARN MORE]( $9.99-$14.99 [August Birth Flowers (image)]( Birth Flower for August [August Birth Flowers]( August’s bright, showy flowers capture the essence of sunny, late summer days.  [READ MORE]( [The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac]( Pre-order today for August delivery. Get your Almanac first and a free hole for hanging up in your outhouse! String not included. [LEARN MORE]( $7.95 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.