Whiteflies, dividing irises, freezing corn, far side of Moon

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [apple] O sweet September rain! I hear it fall upon the garden beds, Freshening the blossoms which begin to wane. –Mortimer Collins (1827–76) Friday, September 4, 2020 [Today in history: find out more.]( [Autumn begins in 18 days]( Question of the Day What is the single largest biological cell found in nature? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day A crystalline substance and a tear. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – [Answer]( [Almanac Gardening Club]( [Whiteflies]( Dealing With Whiteflies [Whiteflies]( Noticing tiny, white, fly-like insects on your plants? You may be dealing with a whitefly infestation. Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of whiteflies! [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Randy Jackson: "This Drink Is Like A Powerwash For Your Gut"]( Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >> [LEARN MORE]( [Randy Jackson: "This Drink Is Like A Powerwash For Your Gut"]( [How to Divide Bearded Irises—With Pictures]( Dividing Irises [How to Divide Bearded Irises—With Pictures]( The blooming of the bearded irises is something I eagerly await each spring. This year, I made a mental note that I should divide and replant the irises after flowering. That time is now! Here’s how to divide irises—with step-by-step pictures. [READ MORE]( [The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac]( America’s best-selling and oldest farmer’s almanac is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day special throughout the year! Make an old farmer happy, order today! [LEARN MORE]( $8.95 [The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac]( [The Far Side of the Moon]( What's on the Far Side? [The Far Side of the Moon]( We never see the far side of the Moon or what some people mistakenly call the “dark side.” So what can we see on the lunar far side? Does it looks identical to the near side to Earth? [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]( [Plum Crostata]( Try an Easy Crostata! [Plum Crostata]( This Plum Crostata makes the most of this seasonal fruit. A crostata is a free-form pie or tart that is baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie plate. [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]( [How to Freeze Corn: Blanching and Freezing Corn on the Cob]( Freezing Corn [How to Freeze Corn: Blanching and Freezing Corn on the Cob]( How to Freeze Corn Guide: We savor corn on the cob in the summer, but the season for fresh corn only lasts so long, so the next best thing is to freeze it! Freezing corn is a little messy, but it’s not hard at all. (And, yes, you must blanch it!) Wouldn’t it be divine to have the... [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]( 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! [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 newsletter in the future, please [click here to 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](. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.