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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, September 26, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 86 days Question of the Day Is there a natural way to lighten my hair without using those smelly hair dyes from the store? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is quality; My second, inferiority; My whole, superiority. (What's the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer Little drops of water, Little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean And the pleasant land. So the little moments, Humble though they be, Make the mighty ages Of Eternity. –Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney (1823–1908) ADVERTISEMENT Dahlias Grow dahlias for gorgeous, colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn, when many plants are past their best! The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring. In colder zones, you do need to dig up and store the tubers in the fall if you wish to grow them as perennials (or, treat...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT “New, useful, and entertaining matter” for 2022 in your trusted Almanac! The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the original, and longest running, guide to daily living. You can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2022.   LEARN MORE   Prepare Your Soil in Fall for Next Year's Garden Healthy soil means healthy plants. Fall is the best time to prepare your soil for next year’s garden!  Every year, it’s important to replace the soil’s nutrients that were used up over the summer and add any needed soil amendments to break down over the winter! Let’s get started!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy the beauty of fall in the country! “What showers of golden and crimson leaves! What a profusion of mellow fruit! How gorgeous the foliage along the valleys and hillsides!” Appreciate country living with these tidbits from The Old Farmer’s Country Calendar!   LEARN MORE   Five Fresh Greens to Grow All Round Moms always tell us to eat our greens. We think those nutritious leafy greens are much fresher and more flavorful if you grow them yourself! Let’s explore five lovely leafy greens to boost your health—and how to plant to enjoy year round!   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar! The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage. Plus, discover curious events in weather history like George Washington’s Hurricane, the day that brown snow fell in New England, and more.    LEARN MORE   What To Do With Green Tomatoes—Including Recipes! Got green tomatoes? You can either enjoy them in tasty recipes or ripen them off the vine. See how to do both and try some of our new green tomato recipes—including fried green tomatoes, salsa, pickles, chutney, green tomato pie, relish, and more!   WATCH VIDEO   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   Eating With the Seasons Eating with the seasons just makes sense. It’s the most delicious and healthiest way to live. Here’s a guide for eating seasonally!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your 2022 Gardening Calendar is now available! A dream of flower gardens foretells great joy. Make your dream a reality with the 2022 Gardening Calendar. Advice, folklore, and gardening secrets!   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