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Daily Newsletter for Monday, August 26, 2019

Growing Shasta Daisies Shasta Daisies The cheerful Shasta daisy is a classic perennial. It looks similar to the familiar roadside daisy but has larger and more robust blooms. Here’s how to grow Shasta daisies in your garden!   READ MORE

Plant Rutabagas! Rutabagas Rutabagas, or swedes, are root vegetables grown for both their golden root and their greens. Midsummer is the best time to plant rutabagas for a bumper fall harvest. Here’s how to grow interesting rutabagas in your garden!   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!   LEARN MORE   $10.99

Age-Old Weather Lore Weather Folklore: The Shepherd's Barometer Here are some ways to judge the weather, grounded on 50 years’ experience and observations by an ancient English shepherd in 1812.   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Features dramatic photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, trivia, and more.   LEARN MORE   $5.99 (Save $4)

Happy Birthday, Virgo! Virgo Zodiac Sign Happy birthday, Virgo! The Zodiac Sign for Virgo (August 23 to September 22, 2019) is represented by the symbol of a Virgin or Maiden carrying a shaft of wheat, symbolizing modesty and humanity.   READ MORE

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

Italian-Style Pasta Salad Italian-Style Pasta Salad We love this refreshingly different Italian-Style Pasta Salad made with spaghetti instead of the usual elbows or twists.   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)