First day of seasons, in praise of onions, potato pizza

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, September 18, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 4 days Question of the Day Was "Donna" the name of the hurricane that struck Massachusetts in the 1950s? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What did Mama Tomato say to Baby Tomato when he lagged behind? – Answer Heart-breaking summer beyond taste, Ripeness and frost are soon to know; But might such color hold the west, And time, and time, be honey-slow!  –Léonie Adams (1899–1988) ADVERTISEMENT When Do the Seasons Start? When do the four seasons start—and why do the dates change for the start of spring, summer, fall, and winter? Here are the equinox and solstice dates for 2021 and 2022—plus, answers to common questions about why seasons’ dates may change, why the seasons are different lengths, and what’s the...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's the best calendar for gardeners? “I love to add all my gardening dates to this calendar and keep them for future reference. The illustrations are beautiful and the information is not only useful but often includes fascinating tidbits everyone should know but does not.” –Jessica Frank   LEARN MORE   Onions Onions are a cold-season fall or spring crop, easy to grow because of their hardiness. Whether you start your onions from seed, sets, or seedlings, there are some tricks of the trade that make the difference between a great crop and a disappointing one. We’ll show you how to grow...   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   How to Save Seeds From Beans, Peppers, Onions, and More! Saving seeds from your best plants can result in vegetables that are perfectly suited to your garden’s growing conditions. This means stronger, healthier plants and bigger harvests (at less cost). We’ll show you how easy it is to save seeds from vegetables such as beans, lettuce, onions, and ...   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   Potato Pizza With Sweet Onions and Rosemary Our potato pizza is inspired by a traditional Italian recipe.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Useful with a pleasant degree of humor since 1792! “I was amazed! Now I’m reading it from cover to cover for the second time! It is MORE than useful and has a jolly good degree of humor, which we all can use during these ridiculously uncertain times. WELL DONE, The Old Farmers Almanac!” –Barbara Anne Post   LEARN MORE   In Praise of Onions: Cheap, Versatile, and Good for You! The onion and its satin wrappings is among the most beautiful of vegetables and is the only one that represents the essence of things. It can be said to have a soul, wrote the American essayist Charles Dudley Warner, a friend of Mark Twain. Indeed, let’s us praise the onion: cheap,...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours! Headed out on a road trip? Need to hop on a work call? Just passing time on a rainy day at home? Sit your kids down with the Almanac for Kids and watch as they enjoy fun activities like image searches, coloring, and matching games!    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