September strews the woodlot o'er With many a brilliant color; The world is brighter than before, Why should our hearts be duller? –Thomas W. Parsons (1819–1892) | | Autumnal Equinox 2022: The First Day of Fall The autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox or fall equinox—arrives on Thursday, September 22. This date marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Read about the signs of fall and the ways we mark the equinox. | | Signs of Autumn: Flying Birds, Falling Leaves, and Fading Sunlight Every year, we observe nature for the signs of the seasons. In our neck of the woods, the signs of fall are acorns falling and squirrels scurrying about. Hawks and hummers are starting to migrate. What are the signs of fall where you live? Let’s use all five of those senses. | | Our readers love this calendar! Our Gardening Calendar has been a favorite of readers for over 46 years. Here’s what one reader had to say: “I just love this calendar! I’ve been getting it for at least 10 years if not more and buying ones for all my gardening friends for a Christmas gift. And they all love it!” - Michele | | Fall Foliage Color Map: When is Peak Foliage? It’s almost leaf-peeping season! When do the leaves start to change? Find out when fall foliage starts, how long fall foliage lasts, and where to go to see the best fall foliage colors. | | Did you know there's an Almanac Club? Do you flip through your Almanac and wonder what daily life might have been like in years past? You can entertain that thought by studying two Almanac replicas from 1823 and 1923. Both are included in the box of goodies when you join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club! | | Favorite Fall Recipes ’Tis the season for fall flavors! Check out our favorite recipes using autumn’s harvest—apples, pumpkins, squash, brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, root vegetables, and more! | | All-Natural Bug Spray! Enjoy the outdoors in peace with The Old Farmer’s Almanac All-Natural Insect Repellent! It’ll keep biting bugs at bay, using a DEET-free formula that’s family-friendly. Simply apply to skin or clothing, and you’re ready to go! | | Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds You can find all sorts of funky gourds in the fall. So what’s with these bumpy, weird-looking squash? See different types of “gourdgeous” gourds—from bottle gourds to snake gourds to luffas—and learn how to grow, harvest, and cure them yourself! | | Your Guide to a Flowering Future! We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. | | “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU | | | | | | Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! | | | | You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version | | | | |
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