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Summertime
And the living is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high.
–DuBose Heyward (1885–1940) |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
216th day of the year
Autumn begins in 50 days
Roger Clemens (baseball player) was born on this day in 1962.
Melvyn Douglas (actor) died on this day in 1981.
Question of the Day
How can I removed glued-on flowers from a tightly woven summer hat? Answer
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Self-Sowing Flowers
Discover 20 Self-Sowing Flowers!
Many flowers reseed themselves! Here’s a list of over 20 annual and perennial flowers that you can plant once and enjoy for years. And if you are busy deadheading your flowers—stop! Take a look at the seed heads you are cutting off. |
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| SPONSORED Summer Gardening Secrets [August]
For more flavor make sure to side dress your tomatoes with Tomato Secret® and apply Chicken Soup for the Soil® to all your fruits and vegetables! Now is the perfect time for a boost! |
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Meteor Shower Season!
Meteor Shower Calendar 2019
When is the next meteor shower? See the Almanac’s 2019 Meteor Shower Calendar for the dates of all the principal meteor showers, plus meteor shower viewing tips. |
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes. |
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Is there anything better than a handful (or two) of crispy fried green tomatoes? Check out a time-tested and beloved recipe for the Southern staple. |
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Your August Horoscope
Monthly Horoscope for August 2019
Here’s your horoscope for August 2019. If you follow the ancient practice of astrology, see the month’s at-a-glance predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Take a gander at what’s in store for you. |
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