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| The luminous grasses, and the merry sun
In the grave sky; the sparkle far and wide,
Laughter of unseen children, cheerful chirp
Of crickets, and low lisp of ripping tide,
Light summer clouds fantastical as sleep
Changing unnoted while I gazed thereon.
–Emma Lazarus (1849–87) |
Friday, August 14, 2020
Find out who was born today.
Autumn begins in 39 days
Question of the Day
I was told about a documented case in which onlookers saw a blood-red Moon and stars falling from the sky. Where might I find this piece of documentation? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
What city was made by time and labor? – Answer
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Day 4: Winter Weather Reveal!
2020-2021 Winter Weather Forecast
If you live in Minnesota or Wisconsin and love snow, you’re in for a treat, or so says Day 4 of The Great Winter Weather Reveal. Throughout the rest of the Lower Lakes and Upper Midwest, everyone else should brace for …not-so-cold temperatures. |
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How About a Garden Party?
Garden Party Ideas
Let’s have a garden party! Set tables and chairs near the flowers or on the lawn and gather some friends or family. The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids has a few activities to add fun. |
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Gardeners love it so much, we had to print more! Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive. |
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20 Self-Sowing Flowers
Discover 20 Self-Sowing Flowers!
Many flowers reseed themselves. Here’s a list of over 20 annual and perennial flowers that you can plant once and enjoy for years. And if you are busy deadheading your flowers—stop! Take a look at the seed heads you are cutting off. |
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2021 Almanac Gardening Club
Pre-Sale Now Open! Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone. |
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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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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!
While supplies last. |
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