Growing hops!, hollyhock dolls, making kombucha, beer slug game

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, June 29, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Small summer insects chirp amid the blades That rattle with a sharp metallic sound, And clover, like a group of modest maids, Empurples yonder patch of meadow ground. –James Berry Bensel (1856–86) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [86 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day How do I keep rabbits from eating my flowers? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day An animal and a symbol of liberty. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Jung Seed s Summer/Fall 2023 Catalog Review (title)]( [Jung Seed's Summer/Fall 2023 Catalog Review]( Summer and fall bring their own unique opportunities to cultivate nature’s beauty and harvest a bountiful harvest. Whether you are wanting to get started on your summer garden or to start planning for your fall garden, Jung Seed has exciting new varieties to offer as well as many old favorites. [LEARN MORE]( [Hops (image)]( [Hops]( Looking to brew your own beer? One key flavoring ingredient is hops, which you can grow in your backyard! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest hops at home. [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]( [Hollyhocks (image)]( [Hollyhocks]( Have you spotted the hollyhocks blooming? Old-time favorites in cottage gardens, hollyhocks have large blooms that are all borne up and down a single tall stem! They are long-blooming from June through August. [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]( [How to Make a Hollyhock Flower Doll (image)]( [How to Make a Hollyhock Flower Doll]( It’s hollyhock season! Ever made hollyhock flower dolls? This age-old craft has been enjoyed by children for hundreds of years and is a delightful craft to share with the next generation. See how to make hollyhock dolls in five steps. [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]( [How to Make Kombucha Tea (image)]( [How to Make Kombucha Tea]( Kombucha tea is a popular fermented drink with a unique, tangy flavor. Did you know that you can make it yourself? Learn how with our recipe! [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]( [Gardening: The Beer Slug Board Game (image)]( [Gardening: The Beer Slug Board Game]( Do you have a problem with slugs in the garden? Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, has some tricks up her sleeve. [WATCH VIDEO]( ☞ 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](