Harvesting corn, saving veggie seeds, water-bath canning

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [sunflower] Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower. –John Harrigan (b. 1936) August 19: [National Aviation Day]( [Monday, August 19, 2019]( 231st day of the year [Autumn begins in 35 days]( Lee Ann Womack (country musician) was born on this day in 1966. Tony Scott (director) died on this day in 2012. Question of the Day If we are experiencing global warming, how much has Earth heated up? [Answer]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Corn (image)]( Harvesting Corn [Corn]( Sweet corn is an annual crop with yellow, white, or bi-colored ears. A long, frost-free growing season is necessary. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest corn in your garden. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [3 Ways Your Cat Asks For Help]( According to Dr. Marty — a world-famous veterinarian who has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart, and news programs across the country — there is one specific thing in most cats’ diets that’s wreaking havoc on their health. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Save Vegetable Seeds: Seed-Saving Guide (image)]( Guide to Saving Seeds [How to Save Vegetable Seeds: Seed-Saving Guide]( Save the seeds from some of your favorite garden vegetables to replant next year! Here’s our seed-saving guide for beginners. [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]( $9.95 [Types of Clouds (image)]( Know Your Clouds! [Types of Clouds]( By observing clouds, you can often predict the incoming weather. Clouds are classified by their altitude (height in the sky) and their shape. Here are some common types of clouds. [READ MORE]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar]( Loaded with stunning photos, lunar lore, and more!  [LEARN MORE]( $10.99 [Water-Bath Canning: Supplies and Getting Started (image)]( How to Can Safely [Water-Bath Canning: Supplies and Getting Started]( August is high season for fresh fruits and vegetables! Gardens, farmers’ markets, and farm stands overflow with produce, sometimes far in excess of what families in the local area can consume fresh. To store your fresh crops, dive into water-bath canning! [READ MORE]( [The Almanac Weather Rock]( 100% accurate weather predictor! If the rock is wet, it’s raining. If it’s dry and still, just wait a minute—it’s a mistake and will change soon. [LEARN MORE]( $21.95 [Pasta Salad With Spinach and Artichokes (image)]( Wonderful Pasta Salad [Pasta Salad With Spinach and Artichokes]( A colorful summer salad that’s full of flavor. [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac Bottle Opener]( Features a cast iron opener with a weathered patina! [LEARN MORE]( $16.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( 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]( 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](. You can [change your email address here]( *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](. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.