August forecast, nasturtiums, blossom-end rot, carnivorous plants!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, July 7, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( "The odor of the sweet pea is so offensive to flies that it will drive them out of a sick-room, though not in the slightest degree disagreeable to the patient." –The 1899 Old Farmer's Almanac [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [78 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day When a recipe calls for superfine sugar, do I really have to use it? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day My first, if you do, you won’t hit it; my next, if you do, you won’t leave it; my whole, if you do, you won’t guess it.(What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Beautiful hand-drawn garden illustrations (title)]( [Beautiful hand-drawn garden illustrations]( 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]( [August 2023 Weather Forecast: It's Hot, Hot, Hot (image)]( [August 2023 Weather Forecast: It's Hot, Hot, Hot]( Sure, August is a hot month, but August of 2023 will be even warmer than what’s typical, along with the chance of hurricanes and tropical storms. See the long-range forecast for your area from The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather experts. [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]( [Nasturtiums (image)]( [Nasturtiums]( The nasturtium is a cheerful flower that does it all! This annual adds a pop of color to the garden, fights insect pests, and is even edible. Pop one in your mouth! Here’s how to grow nasturtiums. [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]( [Blossom-End Rot (image)]( [Blossom-End Rot]( Blossom-end rot can be a frustrating problem that seemingly comes out of nowhere. Here are top tips for preventing blossom-end rot on your tomatoes and other garden plants. [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]( [3 Carnivorous Plants to Grow as Houseplants! (image)]( [3 Carnivorous Plants to Grow as Houseplants!]( If the idea of carnivorous plants makes you immediately think of the bloodthirsty man-eater in Little Shop of Horrors, you’re not alone! Carnivorous plants (such as the Venus flytrap) dine only on insects—not humans! Here are three fun carnivorous houseplants. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dazzling Suncatchers Made in New Hampshire! (title)]( [Dazzling Suncatchers Made in New Hampshire!]( Hang these stunning suncatchers in your window! These suncatchers were hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in NH. [LEARN MORE]( [10 Great Camping Recipes (image)]( [10 Great Camping Recipes]( Isn’t cooking on the open fire one of the best parts of camping? Here are 10 of our favorite camping recipes—from campfire meals in foil to Dutch oven recipes. Some of these recipes are great for the outdoor patio campfire, too. Go beyond the hot dog! [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](