Best apples for baking, ugly produce, planting garlic

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, September 4, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 18 days Question of the Day What is a group of horses called? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My number, definite and known, is ten times ten, told ten times o'er; Though half of me is one alone, and half exceeds all count and score. – Answer O sweet September rain! I hear it fall upon the garden beds, Freshening the blossoms which begin to wane. –Mortimer Collins (1827–76) ADVERTISEMENT The Best Apples for Baking and Cooking Not all apples are ideal for cooking! In this article, we share some of best apples for baking and cooking—including the best apples for apple pies, best apples for making applesauce, best apples for apple cider, and best apples for apple butter. Hooray for apple season!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy Mother Nature's splendor with the 2022 Weather Calendar - Shipping now! For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! When clouds break before the wind, leaving a clear sky, fine weather will follow. You’ll find clear skies every day with the 2022 Weather Calendar!   LEARN MORE   What Are Climate Normals? Listen to almost any TV or radio weather forecast or read the predictions in The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and you’ll notice the terms “normal” or “average” used to describe current conditions. These averages are based on 30 years’ worth of data, and 2020 marked one bookend of a new 30-year...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Buy 3 or more wine bottle lights and get $3 off each automatically! These wine bottle lights make dazzling decorations. They include a brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights to illuminate your favorite bottle after you drink it!   LEARN MORE   Don't Fear the “Ugly” Produce! If this was your first year growing garden fruits and vegetables, you probably have found that much of your homegrown produce does not look like what you see in the store. Don’t be discouraged! It is what’s on the inside that counts! Learn more about that “ugly” produce.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Moon Calendar is Shipping Now! Spend a year with the Moon! 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.    LEARN MORE   Planting Garlic in the Fall Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. The best time to plant it is in the fall. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize your harvest!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I keep track of plans for 2022? The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s popular 2022 Planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations for the coming year. Plus, enjoy wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore every day!   LEARN MORE   Herbal Folklore and Old-Fashioned Tips We all know that herbs make great companions in the garden and kitchen. Herbs also have a long history as a natural remedy—and many other more unusual uses, too! Read on…   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Everyday Calendar can bring a smile to your face every day! “Love this little calendar; I keep it on my kitchen counter, and with my morning coffee read the info for the day to my husband and our dog … They love it, too.” –Annette Caforio   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