The full Sturgeon Supermoon!, prep your garden for vacation, growing figs

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, August 19, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( You wandered; And the full moon Scattered white light over bluish skies, boundless and deep. —José Asunción Silva (1865–96) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [34 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - castrate animals [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day What does a thick husk on ears of corn mean? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Bluegrass State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Looks great and protects you from the Sun! (title)]( [Looks great and protects you from the Sun!]( Our new collection of embroidered baseball caps features garden-inspired designs on the front and a cheerful sentiment on the back. They’re a stylish choice for your morning walk or a trip to the farmer’s market! [LEARN MORE]( [Supermoon in August 2024: The First of the Year! (image)]( [Supermoon in August 2024: The First of the Year!]( August’s Full Moon, the Sturgeon Moon, will peak on Monday, August 19—and, it’s the first Supermoon of the year! This means that the Moon will appear bigger and brighter for three days, from Sunday morning through early Wednesday morning! It’s also being called a Blue Moon or a Super Blue Moon. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2025 Old Farmer s Almanac Planner (title)]( [Order Your 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner]( This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day! [LEARN MORE]( [What Is a Supermoon? 2024 Supermoon Dates (image)]( [What Is a Supermoon? 2024 Supermoon Dates]( In 2024, we will have FOUR supermoons in a row! August brings us the year’s first supermoon; then, we will see one in September, October, and November! What is a supermoon, exactly? [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join an Almanac club today! (title)]( [Join an Almanac club today!]( Almanac Clubs are special memberships that deliver the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Join today, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation (image)]( [How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation]( Going away this summer? With a little preparation, you can leave your garden for a week or two without worry. Follow these steps to help your garden survive your absence. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Comfortably Store Your Phone, Cards, and More! (title)]( [Comfortably Store Your Phone, Cards, and More!]( The Xbody Cell Phone Purses feature cute and colorful designs that depict everything from your favorite woodland critters to stunning floral patterns. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Figs: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Figs: The Complete Guide]( Flavorful figs are the unsung superheroes of fruits! It may surprise you to learn that fig trees can be grown in both warm and temperate regions. There are even patio-sized trees that you can move indoors for winter. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest figs. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: The 2025 Almanacs! (title)]( [Shipping Now: The 2025 Almanacs!]( It’s time to ship the 2025 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Open-Face Pear-Fig Pie (image)]( [Open-Face Pear-Fig Pie]( Our Pear-fig Pie is mouthwateringly delicious! There’s no top crust, no crumb topping. You simply fold the edges of the pastry over the filling and bake as is. [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 Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please [manage your preferences](. Is daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Contact Us]( © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [View web version](