Surviving power outages, amazing astilbe, skunks in the garden

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, July 16, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( this is the garden: colours come and go, frail azures fluttering from night's outer wing strong silent greens serenely lingering, absolute lights like baths of golden snow. –e. e. cummings (1894–1962) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [68 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - begin logging - breed animals - brew beer or cider - plant aboveground crops - slaughter livestock [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day What’s the best way to clean my aluminum siding? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Let (Blank) (Blank) lie.(What’s the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2025 Almanac! 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[LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Astilbes: The Compete Astilbe Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Astilbes: The Compete Astilbe Flower Guide]( Astilbes are small flowering plants with feathery plumes in pink or white atop fern-like foliage. They add vibrant color to a shady garden, plus they’re deer-resistant! Plant in the fall or spring. Learn all about growing the amazing astilbe. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dig Into Container Gardening! (title)]( [Dig Into Container Gardening!]( Perfect for brand-new and experienced gardeners alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook promises bountiful harvests and captivatingly colorful arrangements in pots—the ultimate small-space gardens. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Get Rid of Skunks: Keep Them Out of the Garden (image)]( [How to Get Rid of Skunks: Keep Them Out of the Garden]( Hey—what’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act. 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