Ugly produce, best fall shrubs, bird feeders

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE The sun's away,   And the bird estranged; The wind has dropped, And the sky's deranged; Summer has stopped. –Robert Browning (1812–89) Tuesday, September 29, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 83 days Question of the Day Where do all those recycled telephone books go? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Often we are covered with wisdom and wit, and oft with a cloth where the dinner guests sit; In beauty around you and over your head, we are countless, though numbered when bound to be read. (What is being described?) – Answer Choose Taste Over Waste Don’t Fear the “Ugly” Produce! Twin-rooted carrots? If this was your first year growing garden fruits and vegetables, you probably have found that much of your homegrown produce does not look like what you see in the store. Don’t be discouraged! It is what’s on the inside that counts! Learn more about that “ugly” produce.   READ MORE   SPONSORED FARM TO TABLE GIFTS Surprise someone with one of our unique gifts this season. We offer a variety of delicious foods that are grown sustainably on family farms: Cheese from Vermont cows, coffee beans from the rainforest, Georgia Peaches, Florida citrus, and much more.   LEARN MORE   Shrubs to Plant in Fall Best Shrubs for Fall Planting Fall is the best time to plant shrubs. As the gardening season winds down, it’s the last call for filling in those bare spots in your landscaping with a shrub or two. Discover six shrubs that add those beloved colors of autumn right in your own yard with a beautiful fall garden.   READ MORE   SPONSORED 3 Super Foods Draining Your Energy Did you know there are 3 “Super Foods” that you should NEVER eat? I’m not kidding.  New research reveals these supposed “Super Foods” can actually drain your energy, damage your hormones and have devastating effects on your metabolism…  Fortunately on the next page my good friend Dr. Gundry MD shows you exactly WHICH 3 foods you must AVOID like the plague, and what you should be eating instead. ==> NEVER Eat These 3 “Super Foods”.   LEARN MORE   Roasted Autumn Vegetables Roasted Autumn Vegetables Roasting your vegetables adds a wonderful depth of flavor and texture. Hearty root vegetables are especially phenomenal when roasted.   READ MORE   The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac America’s best-selling and oldest farmer’s almanac is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day special throughout the year! Make an old farmer happy, order today!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 Support the Birds Bird Feeders: What's the Best Type of Feeder? When a bird’s natural plant food has waned or withered away, consider a few well-placed bird feeders.  If you are interested in attracting certain types of birds, the type of feeder and food provided will make a difference.   READ MORE   2021 Engagement Calendar This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more!   LEARN MORE   $14.99 Health Benefits of Broccoli Broccoli: Health Benefits Broccoli has many health benefits that make it really good for you and your family, so even if you didn’t like it as a child, you may want to reacquaint yourself with this princely vegetable.    READ MORE   2021 Almanac Gardening Club Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone.   LEARN MORE   $29.97 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.