The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

September fattens on vines. Roses
flake from the wall. The smoke
of harmless fires drifts to my eyes.

This is plenty. This is more than enough.

–Geoffrey Hill (1932–2016)

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
247th day of the year
Autumn begins in 18 days

Damon Wayans (actor) was born on this day in 1960.
Joan Rivers (comedienne) died on this day in 2014.

Question of the Day
Our bathroom mat with rubber backing left a yellow color on our bathroom floor (vinyl). How can we get it out? Answer

10 Garden Cleanup Tips

10 Fall Cleanup Tips for a Better Spring Garden
Though gardening season may wind down by fall, September and October are actually the months to begin preparing the yard and garden for spring! With cooler weather and fewer insects, it’s also easier to do this work in late summer and autumn, not during freezing temperatures. Here are 10 fall cleanup tips for a better spring garden.

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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 peppers.

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How We Predict the Weather

How We Predict the Weather
Every year, folks ask us … what’s our secret to predicting the long-range weather? The Old Farmer’s Almanac—America’s oldest and most popular almanac—uses a unique, age-old formula that’s traditionally 80% accurate. Learn more.

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Where Are We Going?

Where in Space Are We Headed?
Want to be amazed? Look skyward on the next clear night. There’s no hurry: it can be tomorrow night or two weeks from now. Pull up a chair. With your own eyes, you’ll be able to see which way you, Earth, the Sun, and the entire galaxy are moving in space.

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These chocolate chip cookies get their name from winning first prize at the Brooklyn (Connecticut) Fair.

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The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Insect Repellent

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