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[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [nothing gold] Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. –Robert Frost (1874–1963) [Wednesday, September 19, 2018]( 262nd day of the year [Autumn begins in 3 days]( Trisha Yearwood (singer) was born on this day in 1964. Jackie Collins (author) died on this day in 2015. Question of the Day How does a weather forecaster predict how many inches of snow will fall? [Answer]( [2019 Calendars > Learn More]( [Asters: Stars of the Fall Garden (image)]( Fall Asters [Asters: Stars of the Fall Garden]( Summer is winding down but the asters are just getting started, adding splashes of lavender, purple, and pink to the fall garden. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Cardiologist: “I Beg Everyone To Quit 3 Foods”]( Dr. Steven Gundry reveals the real reason you aren’t losing weight… [LEARN MORE]( [Preserving Herbs (image)]( Preserving Your Herbs [Preserving Herbs]( Although I grow many herbs fresh in pots and in my greenhouse for year-round use, I also like to preserve an abundant supply for the long season when nothing grows outdoors. It’s fun and not all that time-consuming. [READ MORE]( [Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner]( Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. [LEARN MORE]( $12.49 [Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed (image)]( Predicting With Persimmons [Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed]( According to weather folklore, you can predict winter weather with a persimmon seed. Here’s how to do it! Plus, enjoy recipes for persimmon pudding and persimmon bread. [READ MORE]( [The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar]( Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Features original, full-color illustrations. [LEARN MORE]( $9.99 [Garden Patch Potato Salad (image)]( Garden Patch Potato Salad [Garden Patch Potato Salad]( Move over traditional picnic salads, here comes Garden Patch Potato Salad. Even those who do not care for potato salad have been converted by this one! [READ MORE]( [Sun Face Kinetic Wind Stake]( Bring dramatic excitement to your garden with this extra-large kinetic wind stake featuring a 32-inch-wide Sun fan. Beautifully hand-painted metal Sun rays dazzle as the double-blade design spins in opposite directions, creating a mesmerizing effect. Video of the wind stake in action is available. [LEARN MORE]( $144.99 [Beekeeping 101: Getting Started Part 1—The Bees (image)]( Raising Honeybees [Beekeeping 101: Getting Started Part 1—The Bees]( When it comes to raising honeybees, there’s plenty of buzz out there. Before you get started, be sure that you are ready to handle the task. [READ MORE]( [The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Hardcover Collector's Edition]( Forecasts, fun, facts, folklore, and FREE GIFTS! [LEARN MORE]( $15.95 QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( 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.