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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Full Sturgeon Moon Rises Full Moon for August 2020 The Full Moon for August 2020 rises this week. Here’s the date, time, and meaning of what we call the Full Sturgeon Moon—as well as Moon phases, best days by the Moon, and more.   READ MORE

How to Preserve Herbs Preserving Herbs Although I grow many herbs fresh in pots and in my greenhouse for year-round use, I also like to preserve an abundant supply for the long season when nothing grows outdoors. It’s fun and not all that time-consuming.   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac 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?     LEARN MORE   $8.95

The Best Basil Pesto! Basil Pesto Serve pesto on fresh pasta, spread on a halved baguette and broiled, or as a pizza topping.   READ MORE

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.     LEARN MORE   $9.99 (Save $5)

The Many Uses of Salt Household Uses of Salt Salt certainly makes our food more flavorful, but it can also work to fix many of our unexpected challenges around the house. Here are some of our favorite household uses of salt.   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years!    LEARN MORE   $5.99 (Save $4)

About Gut Health Improving Gut Health: You Are What Your Bacteria Eat Trillions of “good” bacteria live inside our body. There’s an entire ecosystem—or, microbiome—in our gut! And gut health matters; it’s intertwined with our immune system, which is linked with diabetes, weight loss, and allergies. Learn more about gut health and how to take steps to keep those microbes healthy and happy!   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.   LEARN MORE   $10.99