Raising honey bees, bee balm, honey remedies, wasp or hornet?

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, August 20, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [33 days until autumn begins]( Question of the Day Why are these hot, humid days of August called Dog Days? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Sunflower State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( Many swarms of wild bees descended on our fields: Stately stood the wheatstalk with head bent high: Big of heart we laboured at storing mighty yields, Wool and corn, and clusters to make men cry! –George Meredith (1828–1909) How accurate is The Old Farmer’s Almanac at forecasting the weather? This is one question that we get a lot! [See how accurate our predictions were last year](. Curious about this winter? Keep an eye on our official [2022-2023 Winter Forecast page]( to be the first to know what's coming! [Beekeeping 101: Should You Raise Honey Bees? (image)]( [Beekeeping 101: Should You Raise Honey Bees?]( International Honey Bee Day is August 20! In addition to producing delicious local honey and wax, honey bees pollinate garden flowers and plants, giving them a big boost. Bees are also quite independent! Learn the basics of beekeeping and whether it’s right for you with our … [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner]( This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day. Order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner today! 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