Prettiest ornamental grasses!, summer's start, cucumber beetles, upside-down cake

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, June 13, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The Strawberry, blushing, hides its modest face, Beneath the mantling leaves. –Rev. Dr. John Bidlake (1755–1814) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [8 days until summer begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day What does it mean when a pitcher throws to Broadway in a baseball game? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Two musical states. (Abbreviation of two U.S. states) – [Answer]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend](. ☜ ADVERTISEMENT [Get the Best Audiobook Deals Curated Just For You With Chirp (title)]( [Get the Best Audiobook Deals Curated Just For You With Chirp]( With Chirp, you can easily discover your next favorite audiobook. With no waitlists, membership fees, or monthly commitments, you can buy and keep great audiobooks at unbeatable prices (up to 95% off!). Get Deals. [LEARN MORE]( [The Prettiest Ornamental Grasses for Your Landscape (image)]( [The Prettiest Ornamental Grasses for Your Landscape]( Up the “wow” factor in your landscape by adding some ornamental grasses. The soothing sounds and hypnotic movement of these graceful plants on a breezy day add enjoyment to the garden, plus they are truly low-maintenance plants. See some of our top picks! [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]( [When Do the Seasons Start and End in 2023? (image)]( [When Do the Seasons Start and End in 2023?]( What are the solstice and equinox dates for 2023? (Yes, the dates can change from year to year!) Here are the first days of the four seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring. Plus, learn more about what the solstices and equinoxes mark. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Pre-order your 2024 Gardening Calendar! (title)]( [Pre-order your 2024 Gardening Calendar!]( The 2024 Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar. Our readers love it’s friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations! [LEARN MORE]( [Cucumber Beetles (image)]( [Cucumber Beetles]( Finding small striped or spotted beetles on your cucurbit crops? They could be cucumber beetles! Here’s how to identify, control, and prevent cucumber beetles in the garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! (title)]( [Get ready for the farmer's market!]( If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! [LEARN MORE]( [Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake (image)]( [Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake]( Rows of rosy rhubarb, glistening with reduced orange juice, make this Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake particularly beautiful. [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]( [Monstera (image)]( [Monstera]( Lush, tropical, and gorgeous, a massive, thriving monstera in your home is a definite statement that you are a houseplant person. Learn all about growing the mighty monstera. [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](