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His labor is a chant,
His idleness a tune;
Oh, for a bee's experience
Of clovers and of noon!
–Emily Dickinson (1830–86)
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
225th day of the year
Autumn begins in 41 days
Don Ho (musician) was born on this day in 1930.
Johnny Pesky (baseball player) died on this day in 2012.
Question of the Day
My friend and I noticed that cows feeding in a pasture all face the same way. Is there a reason for this? Answer
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Full Sturgeon Moon Rises
Full Moon for August 2019
The Full Sturgeon Moon rises! Learn more about the Full Moon of August 2019—including Moon phase dates, best days by the Moon, full Moon names, and more. |
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How to Preserve Herbs
Preserving Herbs
Although I grow many herbs fresh in pots and in my greenhouse for year-round use, I also like to preserve an abundant supply for the long season when nothing grows outdoors. It’s fun and not all that time-consuming. |
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The Best Basil Pesto!
Basil Pesto
Serve pesto on fresh pasta, spread on a halved baguette and broiled, or as a pizza topping. |
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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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The Many Uses of Salt
Household Uses of Salt
Salt certainly makes our food more flavorful, but it can also work to fix many of our unexpected challenges around the house. Here are some of our favorite household uses of salt. |
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About Gut Health
What Is the Microbiome: You Are What Your Bacteria Eat!
Trillions of bacteria live inside our body. There’s an entire ecosystem—or, microbiome—that we host! It turns out that these bacteria greatly influence our health—from obesity to allergies to our autoimmune system. What can we do to change our diet and lifestyle to improve our well-being? |
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THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU |
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