Flag Day, vanilla ice cream recipe, when to fertilize gardens

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, June 14, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? –Francis Scott Key (1779–1843) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [6 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hair to encourage growth harvest aboveground crops have dental care pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What and where is the Trail of Tears? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Two musical states. (Abbreviation of two U.S. states) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Looks great and protects you from the Sun! 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How and When to Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden]( We use fertilizer to make our plants grow better, but when is the best time to apply fertilizer? And how much of what kind of fertilizer do we apply? In one page, we’ll cover everything you need to know about using fertilizers in your garden. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a [copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! 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