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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins tomorrow Question of the Day When did NASA begin using the Hubble Space Telescope? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is a verb; add to me one letter, and I become an insect; add another, and I become a kind of vegetable; add two more letters, and I become the name of another insect. – Answer The sedges flaunt their harvest, In every meadow nook; And asters by the brook-side Make asters in the brook. –Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85) ADVERTISEMENT Autumnal Equinox 2021: The First Day of Fall In 2021, the autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox or fall equinox—arrives on Wednesday, September 22. This date marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Read about the signs of fall and...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT THE TASTE RATS AND HOUSE MICE JUST DIE FOR!® Rodents in your barn aren’t up to anything good. Put an end to feed contamination and waste, damage to equipment and electrical wiring, and risk of serious disease. It’s time to take action with Just One Bite® II rodent bait!   LEARN MORE   Best Shrubs for Fall Planting Fall is the best time to plant shrubs. As the gardening season winds down, it’s the last call for filling in those bare spots in your landscaping with a shrub or two. Discover six shrubs that add those beloved colors of autumn right in your own yard with a beautiful fall garden.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Farm To Table Gifts Surprise someone with one of our unique gifts this season. We offer a variety of delicious foods that are grown sustainably on family farms: Cheese from Vermont cows, coffee beans from the rainforest, Georgia Peaches, Florida citrus, and much more.   LEARN MORE   Signs of Autumn: Birds, Leaves, and Fading Sunlight Every year, we observe nature for the signs of the seasons. In our neck of the woods, the signs of fall are acorns falling and squirrels scurrying about. Hawks and hummers are starting to migrate. What are the signs of fall where you live? Let’s use all your five senses.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How To Entirely Empty Your Bowels Every Morning - Top Surgeon Explains How Dr. Steven Gundry Reveals How To Defeat The War In Your Stomach. Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   Hearty Kale, Bean, and Zucchini Soup Our Hearty Kale, Bean, and Zucchini Soup is a delicious, comforting way to enjoy the harvest!  Adding kale, and any leafy greens, to soup is a great way to get extra vitami   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy the change of seasons in the stunning Country Calendar! The 2022 Country Calendar is sure to bring a smile to your face with the simple joys of the country whether you’re in a city or a small town!   LEARN MORE   Improving Gut Health: You Are What Your Bacteria Eat Trillions of “good” bacteria live inside our body. There’s an entire ecosystem—or, microbiome—in our gut! And gut health matters; it’s intertwined with our immune system, which is linked with diabetes, weight loss, and allergies. Learn more about gut health and how...   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   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