| August brings the sheaves of corn,
Then the harvest home is borne.
–Sara Coleridge (1802–52) |
Sunday, August 5, 2018
217th day of the year
Autumn begins in 48 days
Patrick Ewing (basketball player) was born on this day in 1962.
Chick Hearn (basketball announcer, coined the phrases "slam dunk" and "airball") died on this day in 2002.
Question of the Day
When did Sir Edmund Hillary reach the summit of Mount Everest? Answer
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See How to Grow Cabbages
How to Grow Cabbages From Planting to Harvest
In this short video, we show you everything you need to know to grow the perfect cabbage, from sowing to transplanting to harvesting—and everything in between! You can plant in midspring, late spring, or late summer (to harvest the following year). |
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Next Meteor Shower
Meteor Shower Calendar 2018
When is the next meteor shower? See the Almanac’s 2018 Meteor Shower Calendar for the dates of all the principal meteor showers during the year, plus meteor shower viewing tips. |
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Making Sauerkraut
How to Make Sauerkraut
Store-bought sauerkraut can’t compete with the homemade stuff. Follow our sauerkraut recipe to learn how to make sauerkraut of your own! |
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How to Pickle
Pickling Tips and Recipes
Learn how to pickle! See our best pickling tips—plus, great pickling recipes from dill pickles to pickled peppers! Preserve the bounty of the season’s harvest. |
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Ice or Heat for Pain?
Ice or Heat: Home Remedies for Pain
When should you use ice or heat? Find out how to make cold packs and heat packs, as well as when to use cold therapy or heat therapy. |
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