Cutting back perennials, Election Day, Moon and Jupiter

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. –Robert Frost (1874–1963) Thursday, September 24, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 88 days Question of the Day Is there any truth to the old saying that thunder will cause the milk in cows to sour because it scares the cattle or something? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Garden State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Election Day Voting Resources When Is Election Day 2020? In 2020, Election Day occurs on Tuesday, November 3. Are you registered to vote? Which states have made Election Day a holiday? When were women granted the right to vote? Here’s a brief history of this day—plus, some common questions and answers, trivia, and voting resources.   READ MORE   SPONSORED LOOKING FOR AMERICAN-MADE GIFTS? Look no more, North Country Wind Bells® has been creating quality-made wind bells in the state of Maine since 1975. With 6 collections, 67 melodies and over 100 personalizing options, you can find that perfect American-Made gift.   LEARN MORE   Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn Night Sky for September 2020 Mark your calendars for September 24 and 25 when Jupiter and Saturn hover due south at 8:30 p.m. and are joined by the Moon for a beautiful sight. See more details in Bob Berman’s Sky Watch for September 2020.    READ MORE   SPONSORED How To Remove Dark Spots (Do This) A common misconception that many people have are that dark skin spots are caused by the sun, when in fact they are actually signs of advanced aging.  Dr. Gundry has a special at home method that you can use in her home to help reduce dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tones. Watch The Video.   LEARN MORE   Cutting Back Perennials How to Cut Back Perennials in Fall How do you cut back perennials? Some can be cut down after the first killing frost; others can be left to help birds and beneficial insects during the winter months. Let’s talk about which perennials to tackle, which to leave, how to cut back perennials properly, and other ways to prepare your...   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 Reminder: Frost Dates Frost Dates Calculator Just punch in your zip code or postal code for your frost dates! This frost date calculator provides both the last spring frost and first fall frost dates for the United States and Canada.   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 Making Apple Cider How to Make Apple Cider With an Apple Press Make apple cider with an apple press! That pure, sweet taste of fresh apple cider doesn’t even compare to the grocery store stuff and it’s also a fun fall tradition! See how to make homemade apple cider.   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.