Dahlias, beating the heat wave, edible weeds

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, September 8, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 14 days until autumn begins Question of the Day When were horses first domesticated? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Palmetto State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Here and yonder, high and low, Goldenrod and sunflowers glow. –Robert Kelley Weeks (1840–1876) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ ADVERTISEMENT Dahlias Dahlias are gorgeous flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn. Available in a rainbow of colors and a number of sizes, dahlias are a lovely flower to grow in any garden. Here’s how to care for them in yours!     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Plant Purple and Yellow Blooms Together! One of the most attractive combinations of colors that naturally occurs is purple and yellow. Attractive to bees and to our eyes! When Aster and Goldenrod are growing together, you will find an abundance of pollinators enjoying their nectar.   LEARN MORE   Heat Waves: 10 Tips for Extreme Heat Safety A September heat wave is currently rolling across western North America. There’s the typical hot summer weather—and then there are heat waves! Much like other natural disasters, heat waves can be very dangerous. Here are 10 ways you can cope with heat waves and stay cool during hot weather.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Top Plastic Surgeon: How To Improve Your Neck's Appearance According to Dr. Layke revealed there is a simple and effective way to help take years off your neck’s appearance, in as little as 30 seconds.   LEARN MORE   Edible Weeds: A List of 20 Edible Weeds in the Garden Got weeds? Many of the so-called “weeds” that you find in your backyard are perfectly edible wild greens. Here is a list of 20 common edible weeds. See if you can identify any in your yard or in nature. Not only can you eat these super-nutritious plants, but also knowing about them may make weeding…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 2023 calendars are shipping now! We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today.    LEARN MORE   Carnivorous Plants to Grow as Houseplants! If the idea of carnivorous plants makes you immediately think of the bloodthirsty man-eater in Little Shop of Horrors, you’re not alone! Real carnivorous plants (such as the Venus flytrap) dine only on insects—though the speed at which they can snap shut on their prey is amazing.…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Be the first to get your 2023 Almanac! Now in its 231st year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada, thanks to readers from coast to coast. 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