Seed-starting tips for summer heat, ripening avocados, keeping cut flowers fresh

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors ADVERTISEMENT [Jung Seed]( [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, July 5, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard. –Weather proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [80 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day How should I store my potatoes and beets after I harvest them? I don’t have a root cellar. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day At evening by my whole you’ll think of days gone by, and never reckon that of my second, my first is made, and by my first my second.(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( 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]( [Garden With Kids: Fun Activities (image)]( [Garden With Kids: Fun Activities]( Help kids grow! Get them outside in the garden for hands-on learning experiences. Here are activities and tips on how to set up a garden with kids in mind—plus, how to plant a school garden! [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]( [Seed-Starting Vegetables in Summer Heat (image)]( [Seed-Starting Vegetables in Summer Heat]( Summer is here, as is the hot weather! How do you start seeds for fall when conditions are so hot? Here are a few tips and tricks for beating the heat and getting seeds growing. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the calendars our readers love! (title)]( [Get the calendars our readers love!]( Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2024 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [Nasturtium and Shrimp Salad Appetizer (image)]( [Nasturtium and Shrimp Salad Appetizer]( This Nasturtium and Shrimp Salad recipe is delicious when served with bread or crackers. The peppery blooms of nasturtium can be thrown in whole or torn into pieces to add to many dishes. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect book for budding minds! (title)]( [The perfect book for budding minds!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Ripen Avocados and More Tips (image)]( [How to Ripen Avocados and More Tips]( How do you ripen avocados so that they’re just right—not too mushy? Here’s what you need to know about selecting, ripening, cutting, and storing avocados. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac! (title)]( [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac!]( Now in its 232nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada. Order the 2024 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh and Alive Longer (image)]( [How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh and Alive Longer]( What is the best way to keep cut flowers fresh and alive longer? Here’s advice from flower farmers to better understand how long different kinds of cut flowers last, how to cut flower stems for a vase, whether cut flowers need sunshine, and more about cut flower care. [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](