Ripeness guide, growing figs, eclipse safety

Ripeness guide, growing figs, eclipse safety Having trouble reading this email? [View Online Version]( [The OFA Companion Header Logo]( July 18, 2017 --------------------------------------------------------------- [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [marguerites] Beyond me in the fields the sun Soaks in the grass and hath his will; I count the marguerites one by one; Even the buttercups are still. –Archibald Lampman (1861–99) [Pre-Order the 2018 Almanac Now!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit (image)]( Ripeness Guide [When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit]( How do you know when to pick vegetables at the peak of flavor? When is your fruit ripe for picking? See our fruit and vegetable harvesting guide for the most common vegetables and fruit. Pick at the peak—in the garden and in the market! [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar]( SHIPPING NOW! Original, full-color plant illustrations accompany timely beginner-to-expert gardening advice and charming seasonal lore. [Learn more]( $9.99 [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Safely View the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse (image)]( Eclipse Eye Safety [How to Safely View the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse]( Is it dangerous to stare at the Sun—or, a solar eclipse? As we prepare for the 2017 total solar eclipse, here are eclipse safety tips to protect your eyes—from eclipse sunglasses to welder’s goggle filters—and a few things they don’t tell you. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar]( SHIPPING NOW! Features dramatic photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, trivia, and more. [Learn more]( $9.99 [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Strawberry Varieties and Growing Tips (image)]( Best Strawberries to Grow [Strawberry Varieties and Growing Tips]( If you love strawberries as much as I do, why not try growing some of these luscious berries yourself? The hardest part is deciding what kind of strawberries to grow. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar]( SHIPPING NOW. Sensational photographs of the Moon gracing Earth’s landscape and night skies. Features lunar fun, facts, folklore, and reflections. Plus, moon phases and best days for fishing and certain activities.  [Learn more]( $10.99 [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Figs (image)]( Yes, You Can Grow Figs! [Figs]( Figs are a delicious treat that has tropical and subtropical origins. Here’s how to grow fig trees at home! [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac]( Pre-order today, ships in August. This edition features 32 extra reference pages. Free Almanac Garden Guide with every order! [Learn more]( $7.95 [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Why Do Onions Make You Cry? | More Onion Facts (image)]( Why Onions Make Us Teary [Why Do Onions Make You Cry? | More Onion Facts]( Why do onions make you cry when you cut them? Are leftover onions poisonous?  Enjoy these onion facts—and some folklore. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar]( SHIPPING NOW! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar. New for 2018—now in color!  [Learn more]( $14.99 [The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- QUICK CLICKS [7-Day Forecast]( [2-Month Forecast]( [Moon Phase Calendar]( [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( Share this newsletter: [Email this offer to a friend]( 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 newsletter in the future, please [click here to 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](. © 2017 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Follow The Old Farmer's Almanac: