Sturgeon Moon rises!, growing herbs indoors, fall veggies

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, August 21, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 32 days Question of the Day What was the Great American Eclipse? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What happens when it rains cats and dogs? – Answer From the charm of radiant faces, From the days we took to dream, From the joy of open spaces, From the mountain and the stream, Bronzed of sunlight, nerves a-tingle, Speed we back again to mingle In the battle for our bread. –Leslie Pinckney Hill (1880–1960) ADVERTISEMENT Full Moon in August 2021 August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Sunday morning, August 22, 2021. So, be sure to look up both Saturday and Sunday nights! Learn why August’s Full Moon got such a peculiar name!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Helpful reminders and charming inspiration for 2022! Get reminders on everything from looking through seed catalogs to reaching out to friends for support, plus inspirational quotes and proverbs in the 2022 Planner - Available Now!   LEARN MORE   Growing Herbs Indoors Even just a few pots of herbs indoors can supply you with wonderful flavors at your fingertips year-round. All you need is a sunny windowsill or grow lights. Here are seven herbs that will grow well indoors and provide you with beauty, flavor, and scents into winter!   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   Fall Vegetable Garden Planning: Choosing the Best Plants for Autumn Growing Having a fall vegetable garden is fun and easier than other times of year. We also find that veggies are “sweeter” in fall. Even though we call it a “fall garden,” summer is the time to plant your vegetables. Follow our 3 simple groupings and you’ll be harvesting right into the winter!   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT Fun facts and lunar lore in the 2022 Moon Calendar! The 2022 Moon Calendar will expand your lunar knowledge with fun facts, answering questions like: What do we mean by the “dark side of the Moon”? How does the Moon affect the tides? What causes a deep red Moon? Plus, enjoy fascinating pieces of lunar folklore and history, including musings about family dogs traveling to the Moon and the story of the first lunar allergic reaction.   LEARN MORE   Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Up your ice cream game with our homemade Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Taking one day at a time has never been more fun! The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022 Everyday Calendar lets you start each day learning something new: For example, What is “eigengrau”? What food can you use to soothe the itch of a mosquito bite? The answers to these questions and many more are in the Everyday Calendar!   LEARN MORE   Herb Recipes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs When herbs are in season, rejoice in recipes that incorporate heavenly rosemary, basil, dill, mint, oregano, and thyme. Cooking with herbs not only releases great fresh flavors, but also is healthy! From savory rosemary recipes to an amazing herb butter to divine basil pesto to a mint dish to keep...   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