The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

There are flowers enough in the summertime,
More flowers than I can remember:
But none with the purple, gold, and red
That dyes the flowers of September!
–Mary Howitt (1799–1888)

Thursday, September 6, 2018
249th day of the year
Autumn begins in 16 days

Jane Curtin (actress) was born on this day in 1947.
Luciano Pavarotti (opera singer) died on this day in 2007.

Question of the Day
Is there a way to keep ants from sneaking into my home through open doors and windows? Answer

Worst Hurricanes in History

Worst Hurricanes in American History (Part I)
With the start of hurricane season upon us, let’s look back on some of the worst, most destructive hurricanes that have hit the United States. This month, we’ll look at five from the first half of the 20th century; in coming months, we’ll look at more recent major hurricanes.

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September's Song

September Gardening Tips
What do you do in the garden in September? After Labor Day, I can feel and see the slowing of photosynthesis as plants wind down their season. September’s silent song drives me to do things fast, before the frosts of early October. Here are a few September gardening tips.

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Animal Track Trivets

Functional and decorative, our trivet features the footprints of moose, deer, bear, wolf, and cougar. Trivet measures almost 8 inches in diameter and is laser-cut from high-quality birch plywood.

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Tree Tips for Fall

Tree-Planting Tips for Fall
From a tree’s point of view, fall is an excellent planting time—even better than spring. Many nurseries dig bare-root plants in the fall, sell some, and store the remainder through winter. Such plants are fresher in the fall, and the selection is better. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and planting a tree!

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Stuffed Lasagna With Greens

Rolled Stuffed Lasagna with Greens

For this main-dish lasagna recipe, use fresh-from-the-garden kale, spinach, collards, or chard.

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Medical History by Accident

The First Lobotomy
As he went to work on the morning of September 13, 1848, Phineas Gage could not have known that he was about to amaze the world, confound doctors, and lay the basis for modern brain surgery.

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Healing Stone Wind Chimes

Enjoy the soothing sounds of wind chimes precision-tuned to complement the natural properties of their gemstones. Choose from amethyst, jade, or turquoise.

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