Homemade grape jelly, growing lupines, voles and moles!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, June 11, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Rainbows; and the blue bitter smoke of wood; And radiant raindrops couching in cool flowers; And flowers themselves, that sway through sunny hours; Dreaming of moths that drink them under the moon. –Rupert Brooke (1887–1915) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [10 days until summer begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day Why do people say “Geronimo!” when they jump out of airplanes? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The father of states. (Abbreviation of a U.S. state) – [Answer]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend](. ☜ ADVERTISEMENT [2024 Almanac calendars are here! (title)]( [2024 Almanac calendars are here!]( All of our reader favorites are back with brand new artwork and photography. Pre-order your 2024 Almanac calendar today! [LEARN MORE]( [Easy Grape Jelly With Two Ingredients (image)]( [Easy Grape Jelly With Two Ingredients]( Making grape jelly is easier than you can think. This recipe is for the old-fashioned grape jelly, which needs only two ingredients. We think that wild grapes or underripe Concord grapes make the best jelly, but any regular red grapes will do. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here! (title)]( [The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here!]( To quote our readers, the Almanac Garden Guide is “no ordinary magazine.” Imagine the country’s best-selling garden experts sharing their knowledge in ONE place. If you pick up ONE gardening magazine this year, treat yourself to the Garden Guide. Take a look inside—and get inspired! [LEARN MORE]( [Lupines (image)]( [Lupines]( Lupines, with their colorful flower spikes, are some of the most popular garden perennials of them all! Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, lupines attract pollinators and butterflies, too. See our complete guide to planting, growing, and caring for lupines. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Companion handbooks for all gardeners! (title)]( [Companion handbooks for all gardeners!]( Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. [LEARN MORE]( [Voles (image)]( [Voles]( Voles drive gardeners and homeowners crazy! You’ll know voles by the snakelike tunnels all over your lawn. Here’s advice on how to identify, prevent, and control your vole population. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Assemble the beauty of nature! (title)]( [Assemble the beauty of nature!]( Relax and pass the time on a rainy day with one of our nature-inspired puzzles! Choose from a selection that includes vintage vegetables, garden wonders, and a rainbow of birds. [LEARN MORE]( [Moles (image)]( [Moles]( Moles are carnivorous so they are after insects, grubs, or worms—not your plants. Despite this, moles’ digging causes damage to your garden and lawn. Here are tips on how to identify, deter, and control moles. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window! (title)]( [Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window!]( The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes! [LEARN MORE]( [Sage (image)]( [Sage]( Garden sage is easy to grow—and a wonderful culinary herb! How do you use sage? Flavor meat and bean dishes (including that Thanksgiving stuffing!). Mix into salads! See how to plant, grow, and harvest sage. [READ MORE]( [Amazon Alexa]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [Google Assistant]( “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a [copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. Is Daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](