| 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. |
|
Natural Pine Wind Spinner
Add some interest to your yard with this classic wind spinner! Watch the video to see it in action. Made in Vermont. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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! |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here.
You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com
If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe.
*Please do not reply to this e-mail*
Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues.
For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
|
|
|
|
