Pickling tips, Full Moon and partial eclipse tomorrow!, bugs we can't live without

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St. Swithin's Day if thou dost rain, For forty days it will remain. 
St. Swithin's day if thou be fair, for forty days 'twill rain nae mair.
 –Proverb

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
How to Make Pickles: Step-by-Step Pickling Guide
How to Make Pickles: 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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Fresh Blueberry Recipes
Fresh Blueberry Recipes
One of the healthiest foods on Earth, blueberries are delicious and versatile. We’ve gathered some recipes that are simple to prepare and mouth-watering to eat—Blueberry Oatmeal Crisp, Lemon-Blueberry Bread, Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Jam, and more!
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2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Online Edition

Detailed weather forecasts for the entire U.S., gardening and growing, food and recipes, astronomy, tides, home remedies, trends, handy tips, history, plus lots of humor—what’s not to like?

A special website makes reading our Online Edition as easy as flipping the pages of a book. Features enlargeable type, zoom, search, printing pages, or saving as a PDF file to your device. It’s the Almanac always at your fingertips. Plus, pay no shipping charges either!  

 
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Full Moon in July 2021
Full Moon in July 2021
July’s full Buck Moon is coming up— rising after sunset on Friday, July 23. See your July Moon phase dates and times—and also why we call it the Buck Moon.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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Deer-Resistant Plants
Deer-Resistant Plants
Oh, dear! Do you have problems with deer eating your garden plants? See our list of deer-resistant plants, flowers, and shrubs to keep the hungry herds away from your garden!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!
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Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Some bugs are good for the garden. We call these good guys “beneficial insects” and they can really help your garden by eating pest insects that would otherwise eat your plants. Here’s a list of common beneficial insects and how to attract them to your garden.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar

A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.

 
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