When to plant mums, growing lettuce, stargazing tonight

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, September 2, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 20 days Question of the Day What is the southernmost point from which the aurora borealis can be seen with the naked eye? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What wig cannot a barber make? – Answer With a thud comes a stir in the bosom, As there steals on the sight from afar, Through a break of a cloud’s coiling shadow The gleam of a bright morning star! –Georgia Douglas Johnson (1880–1966) ADVERTISEMENT Chrysanthemums: When to Really Plant Mums Every year in the fall, I suffer a bout of mum madness when garden centers and big boxes brim with cheery chrysanthemums. They produce lovely fall colors, but is fall really the best time to plant them? (The answer is no.) Here’s how to keep your mums alive through winter!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT All Season Plant Protection You Can Trust Protect plants from hungry herbivores with organic Plantskydd animal repellent. Safe for fruit and veggie gardens, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Rain and snow resistant – fewer applications save you time and money. Effective against deer, rabbits, voles, elk, moose, chipmunks, and squirrels.   LEARN MORE   Lettuce Lettuce is one of our favorite garden greens because it is far superior—in both taste and vitamin A content—to the store-bought alternative! Plant in the spring, starting two weeks before frost. In fall, start sowing again six to eight weeks before your fall frost.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT If Your Dog Eats Grass (Do This Everyday) If you have noticed your dog having lower energy, redness inside the ears, bad breath, or their poop smells very bad then these could be warning signs of something serious. Click here to find out right now if your dog is affected.   LEARN MORE   Gardening Tips & Tasks What to do in the garden this month? Check our regional to-do list just for you!  For all 12 months of the year, we’ve put together suggestions and gardening tips specifically for your region of the country.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The brand-new Almanac for Kids is finally here! Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! Inspired by the wit and wisdom of North America’s favorite “Old” friend, the Almanac for Kids features a treasure trove of fun facts, creative activities, and great ideas that will keep kids of all ages loving learning the whole year through! Order now exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store!   LEARN MORE   Night Sky for September 2021 Visible planets, the autumnal equinox, and the Harvest Moon! See highlights of the September night sky from The Old Farmer’s Almanac astronomer Bob Berman.   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   Monthly Horoscope for September 2021 Here’s your monthly horoscope for September 2021. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find timeless advice, funny riddles, and fascinating history? 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   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