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O sweet September rain! I hear it fall upon the garden beds, Freshening the blossoms which begin to wane. –Mortimer Collins, English poet (1827–76) | | | Question of the Day How are marshmallows made, and where did they come from? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Formed long ago, yet made today; And most employed when others sleep; What few would like to give away; And fewer still to keep. (What is being described?) – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT Kids love it! The new Almanac for Kids will bring a smile to your child’s face—after all, kids love it, adults can’t put it down, and teachers give it high marks! | | Tree-Planting Tips: How to Plant Trees in Fall From a tree’s point of view, fall is an excellent planting time—even better than spring. Many nurseries dig bare-root plants in the fall, sell some, and store the remainder through winter. Such plants are fresher in the fall, and the selection is better. Here’s everything you need to know… | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars! The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar. Our readers love it’s friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations! | | Best Bulbs for Naturalizing When you shop for bulbs, you’ll see some labeled as “good for naturalizing.” This means that they can be counted on to come up year after year, and spread informally throughout your garden. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Need a great gift for a gardener? Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design. | | What Is the Harvest Moon? The Harvest Moon appears from September 28 to 30! The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Thursday through Saturday. Why does this phenomenon happen? Learn more—and shine on, Harvest Moon! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Keep an eye on the sky! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today! | | Simona's Challah Challah is the traditional Jewish Sabbath and holiday bread. It is rich with eggs, slightly sweet, and a little spongy inside. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for the farmer's market! If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! | | Poison Ivy in the Garden Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | 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. Is Daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 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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