Long weekend!, are you smarter than a telescope?, plant some asian greens

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, August 30, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( High noon in August! over all the land The very air is palpitant with heat; While stretching far, the fields of ripening wheat Unrippled lie as plains of yellow sand! –Henry Sylvester Cornwell (1831–86) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [23 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - prune to discourage growth [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Where do carrot seeds come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Land of Enchantment.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [1792 Society Exclusive: Member Tote Bag! 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[LEARN MORE]( [September 2024 Forecast—Plus, the Labor Day Weather (image)]( [September 2024 Forecast—Plus, the Labor Day Weather]( September brings Labor Day weekend and thoughts of fall. Will summer’s heat abate? Here’s the weather outlook for September 2024 from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! (title)]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. [LEARN MORE]( [Asian Greens: 7 Fast-Growing Greens for Fall! (image)]( [Asian Greens: 7 Fast-Growing Greens for Fall!]( Asian greens are the stars of many fall vegetable gardens. If you’ve never grown tatsoi, pak choi, or other Asian greens, give them a try because they will germinate fast in warm, late-summer soil. 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