| Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today's verse |
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| Little fly,
Thy summer's play
My thoughtless hand
Has brushed away.
–William Blake (1757–1827) |
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Find out who was born today.
Autumn begins in 42 days
Question of the Day
Even though I've put cedar in my drawers and hung cedar-scented sachets in my closets, I still have moths flying around my family room and kitchen at night. How can I get rid of them? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
Did Jonah cry when the whale swallowed him? – Answer
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The Winter Weather Reveal!
2020-2021 Winter Weather Forecast
Get a sneak peek of our new winter forecast! We’re counting down to the release of The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac—less than a week away! |
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The Perseids Peak Tonight!
Perseid Meteor Shower 2020
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks from August 11 to 13. The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year—thanks to meteors streaking across the sky every couple minutes and pleasant summer temperatures. Find out when to watch for the Perseids in 2020 and how to maximize your chance of seeing a shooting star! |
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The Comet Behind the Perseids
Is Comet Swift-Tuttle On a Collision Course?
One of the year’s best meteor showers—the Perseids—is now under way. It starts with just a few extra shooting stars per hour, and when we reach the nights of August 11 and 12, we will see a meteor every 2 minutes or so. But the comet behind these lovely shooting stars is what we should really be talking about! |
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The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac
What is old is new again! Established in 1792 and published every year thereafter. Pre-order The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac today and get your copy first. |
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Apple Tree Care
Apples
Many gardeners dream of growing their own juicy apples. However, growing fruit takes long-term commitment—from pruning apple trees for good form to pest control—for success. Here’s our expert advice on planting, growing, and harvesting apples. |
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2021 Calendars
SHIPPING SOON! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watcher’s, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars. |
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New! Peach Cobbler
Peach Cobbler
There’s nothing that says summer like peach cobbler. This old-fashioned dessert is always popular and is best with fresh peaches. Serve hot from the oven with ice cream. |
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2021 Engagement Calendar
SHIPPING NOW! This popular week-at-a-glance desk calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more! FREE 2020 ALMANAC GARDEN GUIDE WITH PURCHASE!
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