Growing zucchini, planting peanuts, first-prize fried chicken

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, July 19, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( O summer day, surpassing fair, With hints of heaven in earth and air. –Eben Eugene Rexford (1848–1916) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [66 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day What’s the best way to keep fresh parsley in the house? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day (Blank) waters run (Blank).(What’s the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get Ready for Summer Butterflies! (title)]( [Get Ready for Summer Butterflies!]( Visions of spring are filled with butterflies, but their activity truly blossoms during the vibrant days of summer, fluttering between flowers to fill their thirst for nectar. Prepare your garden now to feed and nurture these beautiful creatures! [LEARN MORE]( [Zucchini and Summer Squash (image)]( [Zucchini and Summer Squash]( Zucchini is known to be staggeringly productive. But there are some pitfalls, such as poor pollination and pests, to avoid if you wish to have a prolific harvest. In our growing guide, we’ll cover planting through harvesting and also share tips and tricks to sidestep common problems. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Keep an eye on the sky! (title)]( [Keep an eye on the sky!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Your Own Peanuts (image)]( [How to Grow Your Own Peanuts]( Try growing peanuts in your garden! Often thought of as just a snack to be munched on, peanuts are actually a healthful and nutritious food. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Garden decorations that shine! (title)]( [Garden decorations that shine!]( Illuminate your garden with enchantment! Discover a stunning array of decorative lighting options at The Old Farmer’s Store. [LEARN MORE]( [Fried Chicken Recipe | First Prize 1998 (image)]( [Fried Chicken Recipe | First Prize 1998]( We taste-tested a lot of fried chicken—and this recipe won first prize in our annual Almanac recipe contest! It’s delicious, crispy, and moist. What more could you want? Congratulations to John Collins from Yakima, Washington. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars! (title)]( [Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars!]( 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]( [What Are Sunspots? (image)]( [What Are Sunspots?]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac uses sunspot activity to help in making its weather predictions. What are sunspots? We explain. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2024 Old Farmer s Almanac Planner (title)]( [Order Your 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner]( This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day! [LEARN MORE]( [Preserving Herbs: Drying Herbs and Freezing Herbs (image)]( [Preserving Herbs: Drying Herbs and Freezing Herbs]( The two best ways to preserve extra herbs are drying and freezing. There’s no need to waste any herbs, whether you bought those small (and pricy) store containers or need to cut your garden herbs before fall frost. [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](