Woolly bear caterpillars, fall bulb list, grape pruning

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE A touch of cold in the Autumn night— I walked abroad, And saw the ruddy moon lean over a hedge Like a red-faced farmer. I did not stop to speak, but nodded, And round about were the wistful stars With white faces like town children. –T.E. Hulme (1883–1917) Wednesday, September 23, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 89 days Question of the Day Why does the gesture of running one pointed finger over the other signify shame? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why are dudes no longer imported into this country from England? – Answer Woolly Bear Caterpillars Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction Woolly bear caterpillars—also called woolly worms—have a reputation for being able to forecast the coming winter weather. If their rusty band is wide, then it will be a mild winter. The more black there is, the more severe the winter. Just how true is this weather lore? Learn more...   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   When Hurricane Names Run Out Hurricane Names for the 2020 Hurricane Season This year’s hurricane season has been “extremely active.” In fact, we’ve already run through the official list of names! What happens next? See the list of hurricane names for this year—plus, learn how hurricanes are named and see the history behind naming storms. Is your name or the name of a...   READ MORE   SPONSORED The Biggest Danger In Your Diet (Not What You Think) What if I said a good portion of your weight gain, brain fog, and digestive issues may stem from a SINGLE vegetable you eat? We now know of at least one so-called “health food” that could be wreaking havoc on your insides (and your results). What’s worse, it’s probably in your kitchen right now! Dr. Steven Gundry, is pulling back the curtain on exactly what it is: ==> This Vegetable Could Be The #1 Danger In Your Diet.   LEARN MORE   Processing and Storing Apples How To Pick, Store, and Process Apples for Winter It’s apple season! Find out when apples are ready to be picked, how to properly pick an apple, how to store apples to keep as long as possible, and what to do with a glut of apples—from freezing apples and drying apples to making apple juice and more apple treats!   WATCH VIDEO   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 Pruning Grape Vines Grapes Growing and harvesting grapes? Not only are grapes wonderful for eating, juicing, and winemaking, but they are also a beautiful ornamental plant. Remember that pruning your grapes is important, too. See how to grow and prune grapes.    READ MORE   2021 Gardening Calendar ADVICE, FOLKLORE, AND GARDENING SECRETS! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.     LEARN MORE   $9.99 Apple Walnut Bread Double-Apple Walnut Bread Recipe Our Double-Apple Walnut Bread is the perfect bread for fall!   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.