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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, August 28, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 25 days Question of the Day Where has the most rain in a single year occurred? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What wig cannot a barber make? – Answer A shaded lamp and a waving blind, And the beat of a clock from a distant floor: On this scene enter—winged, horned, and spined— A longlegs, a moth, and a dumbledore. –Thomas Hardy (1840–1948) ADVERTISEMENT 2021-2022 Winter Weather Forecast Welcome to the weekend! Today, we highlight winter forecasts for the Midwest and Central U.S. (This swath of America will have something in common this winter.) See Day 5 of the Great Winter Weather Reveal—plus, the 2021 winter forecast from the past week!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT A daily planner filled with fun facts and cheerful illustrations! “It’s been several years, and I still look forward to ordering this wonderful calendar annually … It’s terrific, from cover to cover. Thank you for this planner … a diary, and so much more.” –Sheila   LEARN MORE   Caring for Perennial Flowers Perennial flowers return year after year, forming the backbone of your flower garden. Once established, they require little maintenance; however, they need to be planted correctly for a strong foundation. Here are tips on how to plant perennials and perennial plant care through the...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! Spend a year with the Moon! “Photos ARE gorgeous! Love knowing the name and background of each Full Moon. And every month includes the ‘Best Days To’ plus a full table of ‘Best Days’ in the back of the calendar. Exactly as described - glad I purchased.” -Tracey Uhthoff   LEARN MORE   How to Keep Grasshoppers Out of the Garden! Usually we think of spring as the time when wildlife is conducting their courtship rituals. Not so with grasshoppers and crickets! As the summer winds down, you will hear the the mating calls of the males trying to attract a female get louder! And if you are finding ragged holes chewed in the...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Plan your fall garden with the world's #1 Garden Planner! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, our Garden Planner will help you find the best layout for your space—plus provide all your planting and harvesting dates!     LEARN MORE   10 Things You Didn't Know About Bumblebees: The Friendly, Fuzzy Bee The bumblebee is the largest and gentlest of bees—and a pollination champ! We answer some common questions about bumblebees—and find out which flowers can attract (and help) our fuzzy friends.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac's 2022 Everyday Calendar is perfect for your home office! Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more! Every day is “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”   LEARN MORE   Mint Brownies (or Grasshopper Brownies) These classic Mint Brownies have a deliciously fudgy base, a creamy mint frosting, and a smooth layer of semi-sweet chocolate. They’re always a favorite.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 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 wondrous weather, plus a weather Q&A, weather history fact, and timeless proverb.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... 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