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Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [aster with butterfly] 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) Wednesday, September 2, 2020 [Today in history: find out more.]( [Autumn begins in 20 days]( Question of the Day Birds have nested inside my fireplace chimney, and a number of babies have hatched. Will they be able to fly up out of the chimney when they are old enough, or should I attempt a rescue operation? I plan to remedy the situation before next summer. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day My first and second mean well; my second and third a decree; my first is the name of a man; my whole he is likely to be. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( [Almanac Gardening Club]( [Full Moon Names]( Why We Name Full Moons [Full Moon Names]( Historically, Native American and other traditional names for full Moons were used to track the seasons. Think of them as “nicknames” for the Moon! See Full Moon names for each month of the year and their meanings. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [3 Signs You May Have A Fatty Liver]( Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now. [LEARN MORE]( [3 Signs You May Have A Fatty Liver]( [When Do the Seasons Start in 2020?]( Why and When Seasons Start [When Do the Seasons Start in 2020?]( When do all of the four seasons—fall, winter, spring, and summer—start and end? Find your equinox and solstice dates for 2020 and 2021—plus, learn the difference between an astronomical season and a meteorological season. [READ MORE]( [2021 Moon Calendar]( This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Added bonus: best days for fishing and other activities based on the Moon. [LEARN MORE]( 10.99 [2021 Moon Calendar]( [Squash (Zucchini)]( Squash Problems [Squash (Zucchini)]( Squash, especially zucchini, are a garden staple and vigorous grower. Each plant will produce several squash a day during peak season! But that doesn’t mean they’re trouble-free. In our Squash Growing Guide and video, we’ll share tips and tricks to sidestep common... [READ MORE]( [Bold Kitchen Aprons]( There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons. [LEARN MORE]( $24.99 [Bold Kitchen Aprons]( [September Birth Flowers]( September's Flowers [September Birth Flowers]( In the late summer, as the air cools, there are still many beautiful flowers to enjoy and give. Learn about the two September birth flowers. [READ MORE]( [2021 Gardening Calendar]( ADVICE, FOLKLORE, AND GARDENING SECRETS! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.   [LEARN MORE]( $9.99 [2021 Gardening Calendar]( [Monthly Horoscope for September 2020]( September Horoscope [Monthly Horoscope for September 2020]( Here’s your monthly horoscope for September 2020. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs. [READ MORE]( [2021 Engagement Calendar]( This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more! [LEARN MORE]( $14.99 [2021 Engagement Calendar]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [View Web Version]( New to this newsletter? It’s free! 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