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Waxing Gibbous
99% of full

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The 2013 Farmers Almanac
Farmers' Almanac

America’s worst droughts, creative corn recipes, green building tips, and more! - July 25th, 2012

Farmers' Almanac NewsletterNEWSLETTER
Philosofact
The trouble with being a good sport is you have to lose in order to prove it.
July 25th, 2012
America's Worst Droughts

How does this year's dry spell stack up against other historical droughts?

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Add Some Charisma to Your Corn!
2013 Farmers' Almanac Pre-Orders
Add Some Charisma to Your Corn!These recipes are creative, corny, and oh, so good!
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Easy Steps to a Greener Home Easy Steps to a Greener Home Building or renovating a home? These six tips will save you green!
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Prevent Dehydration for a Safe, Healthy Summer Prevent Dehydration for a Safe, Healthy Summer Safeguard your health this summer!
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This Week: Two Meteor Showers This Week: Two Meteor Showers Sunday night will see peak activity for not just one, but two meteor showers.
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Helpful Hint
Helpful Hint Tomato stains? Soak the spot in vinegar before washing.
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Current Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent Moon, 39% of Full Waxing Crescent
39% of Full
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Today's Best Day Tasks

Bake, Cut Firewood, Mow to Increase Growth, Dig Holes, Wax Floors, Get Married, Buy Clothes, Entertain Friends, Host a Party
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Gardening Tasks

July 24th - July 25th
Favorable For Planting Peas, Beans, Tomatoes, And Other Aboveground Fall Crops. Sow Grains And Forage Crops. Plant Flowers.
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