Making sauerkraut, pickling, meteor shower calandar

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, August 5, 2018



Sunday, August 5, 2018
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August corn

August brings the sheaves of corn,
Then the harvest home is borne.
–Sara Coleridge (1802–52)

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How to Grow Cabbages From Planting to Harvest

For some gardeners, vegetable plot isn’t complete without that ever-dependable staple: cabbage! You can plant in midspring, late spring, or late summer (to harvest the following year). We will show you everything you need to know to grow the perfect cabbage, from sowing to transplanting to...
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition

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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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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

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How to Make Sauerkraut
How to Make Sauerkraut

Store-bought sauerkraut can’t compete with the homemade stuff. Follow our sauerkraut recipe to learn how to make sauerkraut of your own!
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena. 
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How to Pickle: Step-by-Step Pickling Guide
How to Pickle: Step-by-Step Pickling Guide

Mmmm… Ready to make homemade pickles? Just follow our step-by-step pickling guide for beginners, and you’ll be on your way. Pickling is a great way to store extra vegetables, but pickling isn’t just for cucumbers. You can pickle peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots, watermelon, peaches—lots of...
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.
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Ice or Heat: Home Remedies for Pain
Ice or Heat: Home Remedies for Pain

Nothing eases everyday pains, strains, aches, and bruises like cold and heat. But which conditions respond to heat therapy and which to cold therapy? 
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