Changing hydrangea color, poison ivy, bluebirds, best chocolate sheet cake

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, June 26, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Then flash the wings returning Summer calls Through the deep arches of her forest halls,— The bluebird, breathing from his azure plumes The fragrance borrowed where the myrtle blooms. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841–1935) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [89 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day I have a scratch across my concrete driveway caused by a snowplow. Is there any way to make it less noticeable? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day A crystalline substance and a tear. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Pre-order your 2024 Gardening Calendar! (title)]( [Pre-order your 2024 Gardening Calendar!]( The 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]( [How to Change the Color of Hydrangeas (image)]( [How to Change the Color of Hydrangeas]( Can you change the colors of hydrangea flowers? It depends on your type of hydrangea and your soil pH. We’ll explain how to change color from blue to pink or from pink to blue. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Do you like to plan ahead like us? (title)]( [Do you like to plan ahead like us?]( The 2024 Almanac calendars are here! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Make Compost Tea (image)]( [How to Make Compost Tea]( Ever heard of compost tea? It’s a blend of organic matter that’s brewed to give your soil a boost toward optimum health. It’s not easy to make your own compost tea, but for those interested, here’s how. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What s a front pocket wallet? (title)]( [What's a front pocket wallet?]( The American Bison Front Pocket Wallet was designed to fit comfortably with a slim and lightweight build. Each wallet has a billfold and space for 6 cards. That’s plenty of storage for your cash, credit cards, and membership cards! [LEARN MORE]( [Poison Ivy in the Garden (image)]( [Poison Ivy in the Garden]( Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets (title)]( [Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets]( Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design. [LEARN MORE]( [Chocolate Sheet Cake (image)]( [Chocolate Sheet Cake]( Chocolate Sheet Cake With Chocolate Frosting is a quick and always-popular dessert with a frosting that turns to fudge. Great for birthdays and summer picnics! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Add a focal point to your gardens! (title)]( [Add a focal point to your gardens!]( These hand-painted garden stakes feature a stunning butterfly on top. You can set it amongst your garden beds to add a pleasing focal point that will fit right in with your flowers or shrubs! [LEARN MORE]( [Bird Sounds: Eastern Bluebird (image)]( [Bird Sounds: Eastern Bluebird]( You may know the sweet little bluebird from many popular songs, books, and movies, such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz. Learn more about this good friend to gardeners and listen to the sounds of the eastern bluebird. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [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]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” 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](