5 ways to predict frost, Yom Kippur, green tomatoes

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE In the dreamy silence Of the afternoon, a Cloth of gold is woven Over wood and prairie. –Alexander Posey (1873–1908) Saturday, September 26, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 86 days Question of the Day How can I get my meringue to rise better at 4,500 feet above sea level? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do snowmen eat for breakfast? – Answer Winter Folklore! Signs of a Bad Winter: Squirrels, Onion Skins, and Other Folklore I sometimes wonder why I am in the climate business. According to folklore, just look at the squirrels! Or the thickness of onion skins! Interestingly, weather folklore warning of a harsh winter is based on La Niña. So, it’s a little bit of art and science! Let’s look at some signs of a bad winter...   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 Ripening Green Tomatoes How to Ripen Green Tomatoes When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening, so it’s time to take action! We will show you how to ripen your green tomatoes both on and off the vine—and also when it’s your cue to remove those tomatoes from the vine.   WATCH VIDEO   2021 Online Almanac Enjoy instant access to The Old Farmer’s Almanac! A special website makes reading our Online Edition as easy as flipping the pages of a book. It’s the Almanac always at your fingertips!     LEARN MORE   $5.95 5 Tips for Predicting Frost How to Predict a Frost Frost is one of a gardener’s worst foes! Learn how to predict frost, understand the difference between a frost advisory and a freeze warning, and protect your garden from frost!   READ MORE   2021 Moon Calendar This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Added bonus: best days for fishing and other activities based on the Moon.   LEARN MORE   10.99 What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur 2020 In 2020, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on September 27. Learn about the meaning behind Yom Kippur, as well as the special traditions and recipes related to this holiday.    READ MORE   2021 Weather Calendar FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY! Popular with weather and nature enthusiasts alike, this calendar offers stunning full-color photographs of a spawning tornado, strange-looking lenticular clouds, beautiful cascades of ice, and much more!     LEARN MORE   $9.99 German Potato Soup German Potato Soup With vegetables, noodles, and bacon, this German potato soup is a wonderfully simple and hearty meal on a cool night!   READ MORE   The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club—Become a Charter Member Today and Save 57%!    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.