Taking time to recharge

Plus, getting ready for summer, Father’s Day, grilling season, and more [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Almanac] Thank you, Lloyd Ferguson in Middleburg, Virginia, for [this week’s photo](! On this last Sunday of spring, we invite you to take a break. Let’s face it: This year isn’t going how any of us planned. We have no doubt that you’re doing your best, but you’re also probably struggling to stay caught up and engaged with everything. So, take a break. Take a breath. Wiggle your toes. Step away from the computer, your phone, and social media (yes, even the Almanac pages for now!). Step outside. If it’s chilly or raining, remember to grab a coat or umbrella. Go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. Look up at the sky and imagine the possibilities. Daydream. Recharging is essential—and even more so when we least feel like we have time to do it! Hopefully, with the [arrival of summer]( on Saturday, June 20, you’ll find more time to rest and enjoy the natural world. Summer in the Northern Hemisphere starts with the [June solstice](, which occurs when the Sun reaches its highest, northernmost point in the sky. Looking for a unique way to celebrate the solstice? How about a virtual trip to Stonehenge? Most years, thousands flock to the iconic English site for its annual summer solstice celebration. This year, the in-person event has been canceled but the show will go on. For the first time ever, [the summer solstice at Stonehenge will be livestreamed]( for the world! Next weekend brings not only the start of summer but also [Father’s Day](. Begin planning a great day now with our [10 Tips for Grilling Success]( and [5 Delicious Cupcake Recipes]( that will satisfy any sweet craving! Finally, if you haven’t already, it isn’t too late to start gardening. Containers are always a good way to go and can grow almost anything—[vegetables](, [flowers](, or [herbs](, like [mint](! In order for them to thrive, flower pots and vegetable containers require a continuous supply of nutrients. Learn how to feed your containers well with these [fertilizing tips](. 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 “If you neglect to recharge a battery, it dies. And if you run full speed ahead without stopping for water, you lose momentum to finish the race.” –Oprah Winfrey, American talk show host, actress, and philanthropist FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM [@THEOLDFARMERSALMANAC]( [Weather Folklore]( A great way to recharge is to enjoy a quiet moment observing nature. The bees in your garden. The birds in the sky. The way the trees move in the breeze. What you see may even indicate what weather is to come. For centuries, farmers and sailors connected rhythms and patterns in nature with rhythms and patterns in weather. Here are just a few pieces of folklore on which they relied: [Almanac.com/folklore]( WHAT WE'RE DOING THIS WEEK [Awaiting the start of summer]( [AWAITING THE START OF SUMMER]( [Celebrating Dad]( [CELEBRATING DAD]( [Grilling]( [GRILLING]( [Growing in containers]( [GROWING IN CONTAINERS]( [Almanacs]( [Calendars]( [Digital]( [Cooking]( [Garden]( [Home Goods]( [Weather]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [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](