High noon in August! over all the land The very air is palpitant with heat; While stretching far, the fields of ripening wheat Unrippled lie as plains of yellow sand! –Henry Sylvester Cornwell (1831–86)
Denis Leary (actor) was born on this day in 1957. Elmer Bernstein (composer) died on this day in 2004.
Question of the Day How can I get a scuff mark off my leather recliner? Answer
Soil pH levels for plants
Soil pH Levels for Plants What is your soil’s pH level? Every plant prefers a different level of acidity. Use this soil pH chart to find which pH level is best for your garden plants. Then, learn how to adjust it accordingly!
Common Plants You Probably Thought Were Natives Did you know that many of our best-loved plants aren’t native to North America? Think of daylilies and daffodils. Let’s explore a few non-native plants that are part of our heritage—and have changed the very look of the land.
All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him.
How the Almanac's Forecasting Methodology is Different How do the long-range predictions by The Old Farmer’s Almanac work? Although the forecasts here at the Almanac are put together by weather professionals using scientific data just as they are elsewhere, our methodology is significantly different.
Best Tomato Recipes for the Height of Season Let’s make the most of summer’s tomato harvest! We’ve got some freshtomato recipe ideas right here—from tantalizing tomato sauce to fried green tomatoes to super salsa!
Two Fishermen Who Rowed to Europe! In 1896, two intrepid—or crazy—fishermen once set out to do the impossible: row across the Atlantic to Europe! Here’s the true story of two oyster dredgers from New Jersey, George Harbo and Frank Samuelson, who voyaged in a tiny open rowboat across the Atlantic.
