Honey benefits, best ground covers, watermelon basket

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, August 20, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Today is World Honey Bee Day! [Learn more about raising honey bees](. [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [34 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day Why are these hot, humid days of August called Dog Days? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Pine Tree State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar!]( Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2024 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [Honey Health Benefits (image)]( [Honey Health Benefits]( Cuts, scrapes, scratches, burns, coughs, canker sores, heartburn, stomach upsets, diaper rash—mostly minor ailments, but sometimes painful and always inconvenient—are common occurrences in most households. What to do? Some people reach for the honey! [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]( [Watermelon Basket With Honey Lime Dressing (image)]( [Watermelon Basket With Honey Lime Dressing]( A delicious fruit salad with a fantastic presentation! By using the watermelon rind as a bowl or a basket, you can wow your guests while serving up melons and summer fruits. The light dressing adds a delicious, sweet, and citrus flair! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Which Almanac do you prefer? (title)]( [Which Almanac do you prefer?]( Did you know we have three versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? That’s right! Take your pick between The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Digital Edition. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [10 Ground Cover Plants for Your Garden (image)]( [10 Ground Cover Plants for Your Garden]( A baffling problem for many gardeners is what to grow in areas that are challenging. Have a tough slope or area that is hard to mow safely? Want to fill in around taller plants with a living mulch or grow a “stepable carpet” around your walkway pavers? [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]( [Beekeeping 101: Where to Get Honey Bees (image)]( [Beekeeping 101: Where to Get Honey Bees]( You can’t be a beekeeper without any bees! Here’s how and where to obtain a colony of honey bees for your apiary. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Companion handbooks for all gardeners! (title)]( [Companion handbooks for all gardeners!]( Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. [LEARN MORE]( [Summer Heat Wave of 1936 (image)]( [Summer Heat Wave of 1936]( Decades ago, a blistering heat wave hit the eastern seaboard. We may complain of the heat now, but the record-breaking summer of 1936 certainly puts the weather into perspective! [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](