The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

In the dewy fields the cattle lie
Chewing the cud 'neath a fading sky;
Dobbin at manger pulls his hay:
Gone is another summer's day.
–Walter de la Mare (1873–1956)

Monday, July 8, 2019
189th day of the year
Autumn begins in 77 days

Billy Crudup (actor) was born on this day in 1968.
Ernest Borgnine (actor) died on this day in 2012.

Question of the Day
I have ink stains on my jeans. They have been there since time began. Is there any way of removing them without discoloring the jeans? Answer

Venus in Summertime

Venus Shines in Summertime: 10 Fun Facts
Venus, the Evening Star, is in her glory from June through August. Our neighbor is the second-brightest object in the entire night sky after the Moon! Discover 10 cool things about the Goddess of Love.

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Cardiologist: “I Beg Everyone To Quit 3 Foods”

There are 4 foods that can hijack the chemicals in your brain. These foods can “rewire” your brain and cause you to crave fat, sugars, and carbs, even when your stomach is full – and worst of all, they could be the reason why you are gaining weight.

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Growing Excellent Eggplants

Eggplants
Eggplants—also known as aubergine or brinjal—are warm-weather vegetables that are harvested in mid- to late summer. See how to plant, grow, harvest, and cook these lovely deep-purple crops—one of our favorite grilling vegetables!

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Growing Fragrant Thyme

Thyme
Thyme is a wonderful herb with a pleasant, pungent, clover flavor. It smells like summer to us! There are both fragrant ornamental types as well as culinary thyme varieties which add a savory note to summer soups, grilled meats, and vegetables. Here’s how to plant and grow thyme.

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Making 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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Collecting Chicken Eggs

Raising Chickens 101: Collecting, Storing, and Hatching Chicken Eggs
Raising chickens for eggs? Let’s talk about how to collect, clean, store, and hatch chicken eggs as part of our Raising Chickens 101 series.

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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.

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