Planting in hot weather, 4th of July recipes, yarrow, fleas!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, July 2, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [82 days until autumn begins]( Question of the Day Why is the price of gasoline always shown with 0.9 of a cent? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day An animal and a symbol of liberty.(Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( When the heat like a mist veil floats, And poppies flame in the rye, And the silver note in the streamlet's throat Has softened almost to a sigh. It is July. –Susan Hartley Swett (1843-1907) ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Seed-Starting Vegetables in Summer Heat (image)]( [Seed-Starting Vegetables in Summer Heat]( Summer is here, as is the hot weather! How do you start seeds for fall when conditions are so hot? Here are a few tips and tricks for beating the heat and getting seeds growing. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Beautiful Green Summer Lawns...Especially When It's Hot!]( Huma-Iron™ contains a natural blend of carbon, humus, iron, and trace minerals that will revive your lawn and keep it green throughout the summer and fall months. [LEARN MORE]( [Beautiful Green Summer Lawns...Especially When It s Hot! (title)]( [Classic Fourth of July Recipes (image)]( [Classic Fourth of July Recipes]( Celebrate Independence Day in style with some festive recipes, including Star-Spangled Chicken With Fireworks Salsa—and Star-Spangled Berry Pie for dessert. You’ll also find burgers, ribs, our prizewinning fried chicken, and patriotic desserts to top off any great meal! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for 46 years!]( You can pre-order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar right now! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Pre-order today, and you’ll receive your calendar before it arrives in stores! [LEARN MORE]( [Our perennial best seller for 46 years! (title)]( [Yarrow (image)]( [Yarrow]( Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant that’s popular with pollinators and practically care-free, making it perfect for borders, ground covers, and open meadows. Here’s how to grow yarrow in your garden! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Can you believe it?]( The 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac is being printing right now! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. When you pre-order today, your new handy yellow book will arrive in August! [LEARN MORE]( [Can you believe it? (title)]( [Night Sky for July 2022 (image)]( [Night Sky for July 2022]( What’s up in the July sky for 2022? Bob Berman makes astronomy so accessible by highlighting the biggest sky events of the month. In July, planet viewing has now shifted from the exclusively predawn stage of spring to summer’s middle-of-the-night venue! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect companion to the Almanac]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights! [LEARN MORE]( [The perfect companion to the Almanac (title)]( [Fleas (image)]( [Fleas]( Hoppin’ mad? Got the itch to figure out where those little red marks on your ankle came from? And your pet’s scratching at more than the door? Welcome to the micro world of fleas! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... [Share with a Friend]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS 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]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this 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! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [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 e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](