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Use these tips to get rid of Japanese beetles.

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How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles in the Garden

Japanese beetles are iridescent green insects that pose a big threat because they feed on a wide variety of plants. The trick to eradication is to start early. See our tips on preventing Japanese beetles from eating your plants this season!

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Calendar

Today is Day 134 of 2025

37 days until summer begins

Question of the Day
My kids want to know where “berserk” is, as in “going berserk.” Is the derivation from a place?
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Why did the spider buy a car?
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Gardening

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Gardening for Everyone

Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

Growing Guides
Vegetables
Fruits
Herbs
Flowers
Foliage Plants
Shrubs and Bushes
Trees
Houseplants
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Weather

Seasonal Outlook

Summer 2025 Forecast

Plan ahead for summer breaks! Summer is always hot, but this year is shaping up to be a doozy! Take a look at the summer forecast.

Long-Range Weather
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  10. Heartland
  11. Texas-Oklahoma
  12. High Plains
  13. Intermountain
  14. Desert Southwest
  15. Pacific Northwest
  16. Pacific Southwest
  17. Alaska
  18. Hawaii

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase
Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

96% of Full • 17 days old
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Next Full Moon

The Full Strawberry Moon, will occur on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Also, see visible planets and bright stars for your area.

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About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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