Hydrangeas not blooming?, drying tomatoes and peppers, 'mater sandwich!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, August 9, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( When high the sun in noonday glory rides, Where willows keep the lake's green margin cool, The speckled trout amid their shadow hides, And dragonflies haunt every shaded pool –Thomas S. Collier (1842–1893) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [45 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day Can I eliminate the poison oak at the back edge of my wooded lawn without using chemicals or going in there and cutting? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Centennial State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( 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]( [Why Are My Hydrangeas Not Blooming? (image)]( [Why Are My Hydrangeas Not Blooming?]( Though they are pretty foolproof plants, the most common problem gardeners have with their hydrangeas is failure to bloom. Need hydrangea help? Here are 5 common reasons for hydrangeas not flowering—and what to do about it! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Kids love it! (title)]( [Kids love it!]( The new Almanac for Kids will bring a smile to your child’s face—after all, kids love it, adults can’t put it down, and teachers give it high marks! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Dry Tomatoes, Peppers, and Herbs (image)]( [How to Dry Tomatoes, Peppers, and Herbs]( Got too many fresh tomatoes, peppers, or herbs? Drying is one of the simplest forms of preserving, requiring only an oven or the Sun’s energy over several days. The result is rewarding and can add intense flavor and color to salads, pizza, soups, pesto, and sauces. See how to dry tomatoes and… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Howl at the Moon! (title)]( [Howl at the Moon!]( This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwiches (image)]( [Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwiches]( A fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella sandwich is the perfect healthy and easy dinner. Added pesto or extra virgin olive oil adds wonderful flavor. And no cooking! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order your 2024 Gardening Calendar! (title)]( [Order your 2024 Gardening Calendar!]( 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]( [Love Talk for Pigs (image)]( [Love Talk for Pigs]( Occasionally, while perusing past editions of the Almanac, we find timeless advice that bears—or begs for—repeating, such as this advice on “love talk for pigs” from 1987. [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 Choose a Clothesline (image)]( [How to Choose a Clothesline]( Use a clothesline instead of a dryer to dry your clothes in warm, dry weather. You save money and energy, and the clothes smell great after drying in the fresh air! [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]( [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](