USDA zones, gardenia shrubs, cover crops, next blue Moon

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [sea snail shell] Little drops of water, Little grains of sand Make the mighty ocean, And the pleasant land. Thus the little minute, Humble though they be, Make the mighty ages Of eternity. –Julia A. Fletcher (1823–1908) Wednesday, September 9, 2020 [Today in history: find out more.]( [Autumn begins in 13 days]( Question of the Day Where did the term "spaghetti western" come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is that which was tomorrow, and will be yesterday? – [Answer]( [Almanac Gardening Club]( [What Are Plant Hardiness Zones?]( Know Your USDA Zone [What Are Plant Hardiness Zones?]( Exactly which USDA hardiness zone are you in? Plant hardiness zones—also known as planting zones or growing zones—help gardeners understand which plants can survive their region’s climate. Find your zone—and learn why it’s so important. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Actress Reveals the “Bathroom Trick” That Made Her Feel Years Younger]( When Maggie first revealed this “bathroom trick” on her website earlier this month, some were understandably skeptical. To her amazement, she says her stomach “deflated,” her mood improved, and her energy skyrocketed — all in a matter of days. Click Here For Instructions. [LEARN MORE]( [Actress Reveals the “Bathroom Trick” That Made Her Feel Years Younger]( [Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden]( Cover Crops in Fall [Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden]( Planting cover crops in the fall is becoming more popular, even in small gardens. These plants have seeds that are easy to scatter, and they do the hard work of building your soil over the winter before spring planting. Here’s advice and our charts on cover crops by region for the United... [READ MORE]( [2021 Weather Calendar]( FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY! Popular with weather and nature enthusiasts alike, this calendar offers stunning full-color photographs of a spawning tornado, strange-looking lenticular clouds, beautiful cascades of ice, and much more!   [LEARN MORE]( $9.99 [2021 Weather Calendar]( [Gardenias]( Planting Gardenia Shrubs [Gardenias]( The gardenia is a tender evergreen shrub with amazingly fragrant flowers and shiny, dark-green leaves. It’s native to the tropics and needs a bit of extra care to grow its best. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for gardenias in your garden! [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]( [Blue Moon in 2020: When Is the Next Blue Moon?]( Next Blue Moon [Blue Moon in 2020: When Is the Next Blue Moon?]( The Hunter’s Blue Moon will occur on October 31, 2020—Halloween night! What is a Blue Moon, exactly? To prepare you for the Blue Moon on Halloween night this year, we’ve got all the details. [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]( [Lemon Zucchini Orzo Summer Soup ]( Summer Squash Soup [Lemon Zucchini Orzo Summer Soup]( This Lemon Zucchini Orzo Soup recipe was a winner in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide Recipe Contest! Winner: Jessica Kleinbaum, Plant City, Florida. [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.