A weekend of Moons, spider plants, pickled peppers

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, August 20, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 33 days Question of the Day Is walnut tree sap usable? Can you drink it, for instance? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What never asks questions but requires frequent answers? – Answer Ah, Sun-flower, weary of time, Who countest the steps of the Sun, Seeking after that sweet golden clime Where the traveller's journey is done: Where the Youth pined away with desire, And the pale Virgin shrouded in snow Arise from their graves, and aspire Where my Sun-flower wishes to go –William Blake (1757–1827) ADVERTISEMENT A Special Weekend of Moons: Start Watching Early This weekend’s Full Moon on August 22 is really worth watching. Although it’s technically “full” this Sunday, you ought to give it a look-see each clear night starting Friday the 20th. I’ll explain why it’s a special weekend of Moons worth watching.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Lost Coast Plant Therapy Natural plant wash protection for your gardens and house plants. Safe and effective plant based, organic, natural and non-gmo ingredients that work by suffocation and dehydration of soft body insects, mildew, mold and fungus.   LEARN MORE   Spider Plants Spider plants produce a rosette of long, thin, arched foliage that is solid green or variegated with white. These easy-to-grow houseplants look especially nice in a hanging basket and were a favorite in Victorian-era households. Here's how to grow spider plants in your home!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller Has your health been declining since 1996? Here's why…   LEARN MORE   Getting Antsy: Ants in the Garden Ants are among the most successful of insects, outnumbering all other individual animals combined. They have been around since the days of the dinosaurs and inhabit just about every corner of Earth. Their presence in nature is essential to the well-being of the garden and...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Learn full Moon meanings with the 2022 Moon Calendar! Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth's natural satellite, including monthly full Moon names and meanings. Now shipping!   LEARN MORE   Pickled Peppers Pickling peppers is easy! When you only have a few peppers, this Pickled Peppers recipe will do nicely. Just grab some white vinegar and go!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your trustworthy companion to 2022 - Shipping Now! Generations of readers put their trust in the Almanac, in its predictions of celestial events, from full Moons to meteor showers; its planting and frost dates; and its traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts. It's useful every day of the year!   LEARN MORE   How to Dry Tomatoes, Peppers, and Herbs Consider drying tomatoes, peppers, and herbs in late summer to keep them longer. Drying is one of the simplest forms of preserving, requiring only an oven or the Sun's energy over several days. The result is rewarding, adding intense flavor and color to salads, pizza, soups, pesto, and sauces.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Reach for the Moon with this whimsical dish towel! This charming dish towel will encourage you to plant by the Moon's sign with its beautiful Almanacky design!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store 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! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store 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