First supermoon!, vacationing with a garden, heat index, 4th of July pie

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, June 30, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Sometimes at night the crickets stop Their chirping, and I know The things that hunt by moonlight Are prowling there below. –Benjamin Rice (1903–78) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [85 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day How can I separate two cooking pots that are really stuck together? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day A division of time and a girl’s name.(Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Pre-Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Pre-Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar!]( Our latest calendars are up for pre-order. Order today, and you’ll get your new calendar before they hit the shelves! [LEARN MORE]( [What Is the Heat Index, and Why Does It Matter? (image)]( [What Is the Heat Index, and Why Does It Matter?]( When summer heats up, most folks look at the temperature. But a better indicator is the “heat index,” which also considers humidity. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States. Find out what the heat index is all about, and why it matters. [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]( [What Is a Supermoon? (image)]( [What Is a Supermoon?]( In 2023, we will have FOUR supermoons in a row! July 2–3 brings us the year’s first supermoon; then, August has two—and one is also a Blue Moon! What is a supermoon, exactly? [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]( [Classic Fourth of July Recipes (image)]( [Classic Fourth of July Recipes]( Celebrate Independence Day in style with some festive recipes, including Star-Spangled Chicken With Fireworks Salsa—and Star-Spangled Berry Pie for dessert. You’ll also find burgers, ribs, our prizewinning fried chicken, and patriotic desserts to top off any great meal! [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 Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation (image)]( [How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation]( Going away this summer? With a little preparation, you can leave your garden for a week or two without worry. Follow these steps to help your garden survive your absence. [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]( [Privacy Shrubs: Fastest-Growing Shrubs for Privacy (image)]( [Privacy Shrubs: Fastest-Growing Shrubs for Privacy]( If an ugly view ruins the ambience of your outdoor space or if your noisy neighbors are spoiling your enjoyment of your backyard, consider growing a living fence! Here are different types of fast-growing shrubs for privacy. [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](