The Old Farmers Almanac

06/08/2026

Great news for lovers of whimsical flowers this summer: Cosmos can tolerate warm, dry weather very well. They are even drought-tolerant! 😎 If you live in an area that is prone to drier conditions, cosmos are your new garden bestie 🌸

Sometimes known as Mexican aster, cosmos bring color, charm, pollinators, and movement to your garden. They're excellent as cut flowers, too 💐 See our tips for growing these beauts at Almanac.com/plant/cosmos

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Look up! ✨️ Next week, see Venus and Jupiter meet! The Summer Triangle is also easy to spot in the summer night sky.

Then, the Moon meets Venus on June 17, the Summer Solstice occurs on June 21 (a happy Father's Day surprise!) and we look forward to the full Strawberry Moon on June 29 ✨️

It's a busy month for avid stargazers! Learn more at Almanac.com/night-sky-june ✨️

06/06/2026

A few degrees really makes a big difference! 😅

06/06/2026

Grow your own first aid kit! Aloe vera has medicinal properties to help ease burns to the skin 🪴

To make use of the aloe vera plant’s soothing properties, remove a mature leaf from the plant and cut it lengthwise. Squeeze the gel out of the leaf and apply it to your burn, or lay the opened leaf, gel side down, on the affected area.

One hint though - do not ingest the gel, as it can cause nausea and other unpleasant symptoms. Learn how to grow this healing, helpful plant at Almanac.com/plant/aloe-vera

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎️ In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly established this observance to raise environmental awareness across the globe. The holiday has been held annually on June 5, a date that commemorates the start of the landmark 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Each year, World Environment Day focuses on a particularly pressing environmental issue, such as wildlife conservation, climate change, or our vital connection to nature 🦬🌳

How do YOU celebrate Mother Nature? 🌎️ Learn more at Almanac.com/fact/world-environment-day-in-1972-the-united-holiday

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day! 🍩 . . . As if we need a reason to celebrate America's unofficial favorite food! 😉

Are you a lover of jelly-filled donuts? Boston creams? Apple fritters? How about bear claws? Maple bars? Chocolate with sprinkles?

We're in the opinion of "mo' donuts, mo' betta" regardless of flavor 🍩🍩🍩 Let us know if you agree!! 😁

Find our recipe for apple cider donuts at Almanac.com/recipe/apple-cider-donuts

06/04/2026

When are the best days to do things this month? This weekend boasts some of the best days to pickle veggies, make sauerkraut, and plant belowground crops this June! See more at Almanac.com/BestDays

06/04/2026

Here's a weather story we didn't expect to see on the big screen: a brand-new movie about the forecasts behind D-Day. Here at the Almanac, we do love a good period drama about weather prognostication!

The film, “Pressure," starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, was released in theaters on May 29. It follows meteorologist James Stag during World War II, and explores how weather forecasting played a major role in one of history’s most pivotal moments. President Eisenhower later remarked that the Allies succeeded in part because they had "better meteorologists than the Germans."

Are you familiar with this story? Learn more details at Almanac.com/ways-weather-changed-history

06/04/2026

An oldie but a goodie! 🚩 Almanac.com/WeatherProverbs