Evolving with the Times

Plus, growing herbs, baking with berries, our hurricane forecast, and more [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Almanac] Thank you, Katie Vander Meer, for [this week’s photo](! The Old Farmer’s Almanac began publishing in 1792. A new issue has followed every year since. That’s 228 years of bearing witness to a world that has changed dramatically in many ways but in others—sometimes disappointingly—not much at all. When our editors take to the airwaves each fall to talk about our newest edition, they are often asked about the Almanac’s longevity. The core of their answers speaks to not only a respect for self-sufficiency and tradition, but also an ability to evolve with the times. While being useful, resourceful, and kind will never go out of style, the Almanac has always been welcoming of new ideas, even when they challenge or run counter to how things have always been. So is this true of humans: An open heart and mind will get you far. The road ahead can feel long and you might not always know the best thing to say or do, but you’re never wrong by showing empathy, elevating dignity, and listening with compassion. If we’ve learned anything in 228 years, it’s that being perfect is less important than continuing to try. As sure as the Sun will rise and set each day, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is here for you, now and always. Your Friends from The Old Farmer’s Almanac What We’re Doing This Week: - [Growing herbs]( is easy for any gardener. Not only do they complement homegrown veggies, but also they also make excellent [companion plants]( in any garden. Getting started is easy with our [Herb Growing Guides](, covering everything from basil to thyme. - It’s berry season, and we have 10 [Berry Good Recipes]( for you to try. - All gardeners work to keep [pests]( out of their gardens—like [cutworms](, [slugs](, and [whiteflies](, to name a few—but now is also the time to welcome [beneficial insects](, like ladybugs and lacewings. - June 1 was the official start to this year’s hurricane season. Check out our [forecast]( for 2020 and [how these major storms get named](. “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is in an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob, and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.” –Frederick Douglass (1818–95), American social reformer and abolitionist, speaking on the 24th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM [@THEOLDFARMERSALMANAC]( [June Birthstone]( June’s birthstone, the pearl, comes in a variety of colors, including white, pink, yellow, brown, green, purple, blue, silver, and black. No matter their color, shape, or size, pearls are all created in the same way. Mollusks (clams, oysters, and mussels) create pearls in response to irritants that get inside their shells. To learn more about how these beautiful gems are made, visit [Almanac.com/June-birthstone](. WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS WEEK [Growing herbs]( [GROWING HERBS]( [Enjoying berries]( [ENJOYING BERRIES]( [Welcoming beneficial bugs]( [WELCOMING BENEFICIAL BUGS]( [Talking about hurricane names]( [TALKING ABOUT HURRICANES]( [Almanacs]( [Calendars]( [Digital]( [Cooking]( [Garden]( [Home Goods]( [Weather]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( The Old Farmer's Almanac P.O. Box 520 1121 Main Street Dublin, NH 03444 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 newsletter in the future, please [click here to unsubscribe]( *Please do not reply to this e-mail* To report corrections or inquire about your account, products, editorial, technical issues, [visit our Help Page]( © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. [View in Browser](