German potato soup, taking plant cuttings, everything garlic

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, September 17, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 5 days Question of the Day Is there a home remedy for getting rid of wet dog smell? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Treasure State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer The morning breaks upon the shore,  The day from slumber doth awake,  Bestir, ye ships of life, and shake  The drowsy anchor for the oar. –George Reginald Margetson (1877–1952) September 17: Constitution Day (U.S.) ADVERTISEMENT How to Propagate Plants From Cuttings Many of our favorite tender or semi-hardy garden plants won’t survive winter outdoors. To enjoy them next year, take cuttings of your plants to make new plants—for free! Plant propagation is really rewarding. Here’s how to take herbaceous, softwood, semi-hardwood, and hardwood cuttings from your...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller Has your health been declining since 1996? Here’s why…   LEARN MORE   Garlic Garlic, planted in autumn, is ready to harvest in mid- to late summer when the leaves turn yellow. Beyond its intense flavor and culinary uses, “the stinking rose” is also good in the garden as an insect repellent and has been used for centuries as a home remedy.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find gardening advice and folklore? A perennial favorite of gardeners for 45 years, the 2022 Gardening Calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Special bonus: a “best days” table that tells when to plant 36 vegetables and grains, according to regional climate and Moon phase.   LEARN MORE   German Potato Soup With vegetables, noodles, and bacon, this German potato soup is a wonderfully simple and hearty meal on a cool night!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Reach for the Moon with this whimsical dish towel! This charming dish towel will encourage you to plant by the Moon’s sign with its beautiful Almanacky design!   LEARN MORE   Making Garlic Powder Garlic is a wonderful and powerful savory addition. It jazzes up many recipes and also contains healing properties. Truly fresh garlic is pungent, white, hard, and full of a juicy liquid.  I believe that much of the garlic that is sold in stores has gone past its peak (rubbery or soft) and has lost...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac's 2022 Everyday Calendar is perfect for your home office! Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more! Every day is “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”   LEARN MORE   Garlic's History of Healing You might know garlic simply as your favorite fall crop, but it also has a long history of healing. See some of garlic’s glorious health benefits and add garlic to your meals.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store! It includes calendars with exciting historical moments and fun facts about holidays; interesting tidbits about how astronomy affects our daily lives; fun guides for tracking and predicting the weather; wit and wisdom about your body, from your nose to your toes; and more!   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