Easiest perennials, ripening green tomatoes, eggplant fries

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, September 13, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 9 days Question of the Day Can the "end" of a rainbow be reached, or does it forever remain somewhere in the distance? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is everyone doing at the same time? – Answer Give me the splendid silent sun with all his beams full-dazzling,  Give me juicy autumnal fruit ripe and red from the orchard,  Give me a field where the unmowed grass grows,  Give me an arbor, give me the trellised grape. –Walt Whitman (1919–92) ADVERTISEMENT How to Ripen Green Tomatoes When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening, so it’s time to take action! We will show you how to ripen your green tomatoes both on and off the vine—and also when it’s your cue to remove those tomatoes from the vine.   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT Are You a Dahlia Lover? If you love dahlias as much as we do, you’ll want to receive our annual Dahlia Lovers catalogue. It’s filled with dozens of exciting new varieties and beloved old favourites. Visit our website or call us to sign up for all of our gardening catalogs! 513-354-1511   LEARN MORE   Easy Perennial Flowers for Beginners to Plant Perennials are the foundation of any flower garden! See our list of easy, no-fuss perennials that are especially perfect for the beginner gardener, with an emphasis on native plants. Bring beautiful blooms to your garden—year after year!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Slim & Healthy After 60: All It Takes is 1 Small Change Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   LEARN MORE   Predicting Weather with a Pig Spleen Here’s a quirky one. Have you ever heard of a pig spleen being able to predict the weather? You can call it folklore—but what do you call it when it works?   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   Eggplant Fries Need new ideas for eggplant? Try Eggplant Fries! Crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, these fries are a game changer. Serve as you would french-fried potatoes.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I get country wit and wisdom all year long? Enjoy reflections on country life including observations on working in the fields, fireflies on the Fourth of July, and the hope that comes with a blooming spring in the 2022 Country Calendar, sure to bring a smile to your face with the simple joys of the country!   LEARN MORE   Make Your Own Laundry Detergent This year, I started making my own laundry detergent. It’s less irritating on my skin—and works as well as any commercial detergent for a fraction of the cost. Here’s the simple recipe.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Bee Happy with Delightful Spatulas! These lovely spatulas feature a two-sided design based on the watercolor images of artist Annie Quigley, with friendly bees and beauitul flowers.   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