How to beat bugs, climate change, meteor showers

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, July 29, 2018



Sunday, July 29, 2018
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summer laurel wreath

O thou who passest thro' our valleys in
Thy strength, curb thy fierce steeds, allay the heat
That flames from their large nostrils! thou, O Summer,
Oft pitched'st here thy goldent tent, and oft
Beneath our oaks hast slept, while we beheld
With joy thy ruddy limbs and flourishing hair.

–William Blake (1757–1827)

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Basil
Basil

Basil is a warm-weather, fragrant herb that tastes great in many dishes—including the beloved homemade pesto! Plant seeds or transplants after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm, and it will yield an abundant harvest within weeks. Keep harvesting the leaves to keep the...
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How to Beat Bugs in Your Garden

While some insects are beneficial, others are an ever-present pest in the vegetable garden—but there’s no reason that they should get the better of you or your crops.
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All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent

The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
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Climate, Change, and CO2: How Each Affects the Weather
Climate, Change, and CO2: How Each Affects the Weather

We see the weather change every day; weather is the condition of the atmosphere over relatively short periods of time, from seconds to a few years. Less apparent are changes in climate: Climate is the average and range of weather events over longer periods, from decades to centuries—or longer. 
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Kitchen Clocks

Bold and colorful floral designs!
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Meteor Shower Calendar 2021: When Is the Next Meteor Shower?
Meteor Shower Calendar 2021: When Is the Next Meteor Shower?

The next meteor shower is the Lyrids—which peak April 21–22! See details with best time to view, number per hour, point of origin, and associated comet in our Meteor Shower Calendar for 2021. Catch a shooting star!
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Ode to a Cow Almanac Wooden Sign

This poem was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice is still relevant for today’s busy lifestyles.
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Pickled Green Beans
Pickled Green Beans

Preserve your green beans for months to come with our pickled green bean recipe!
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