Garlic for fall planting, pruning mistakes, grow from kitchen scraps

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, August 14, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Nay, the ordinary things in Nature, would be greater miracles than the extraordinary, which we admire most, if they were done but once. –John Donne (1572–1631) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [40 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day How can I control the aphids on my lettuce? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Prairie State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [1 SIMPLE STEP TO BOUNTIFUL TOMATOES VEGETABLES (title)]( [1 SIMPLE STEP TO BOUNTIFUL TOMATOES & VEGETABLES]( Have you been searching for the best fertilizer for your tomatoes, salad greens, vegetables, and berries? Look no further, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food is now available locally and online at Walmart. [LEARN MORE]( [Garlic (image)]( [Garlic]( Yes, you simply plant garlic from a clove in the fall! This pungent bulb adds flavor to countless recipes—and is so healthy! Before you plant, it’s important to know which variety matches your climate—and your cooking. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [2024 Almanac calendars are here! (title)]( [2024 Almanac calendars are here!]( All of our reader favorites are back with brand new artwork and photography. Order your 2024 Almanac calendar today! [LEARN MORE]( [Pruning 101: A Guide to Pruning Trees and Shrubs (image)]( [Pruning 101: A Guide to Pruning Trees and Shrubs]( Avoid making pruning mistakes to your beloved shrubs and trees! Not only does bad pruning affect the plant’s looks but also it affects its structural health. In our beginner’s guide, learn what to prune, when to prune, and how to prune shrubs and trees. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Spend a year with the Moon!  (title)]( [Spend a year with the Moon! ]( This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Regrow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps! (image)]( [How to Regrow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps!]( Don’t throw out those lettuce stems and kitchen scraps! Regrow them at home! Here are a few easy vegetables to propagate from scraps—without planting a single seed! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets (title)]( [Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets]( Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design. [LEARN MORE]( [Japanese Beetles (image)]( [Japanese Beetles]( Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are iridescent green beetles that carry a big threat because they will feed on a wide variety of plants. You’ll often be able to identify the damage because their leaf chewing leaves a lacy skeleton. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! (title)]( [Get ready for the farmer's market!]( If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! [LEARN MORE]( [Fresh Fruit Crisp: My Easy Last-Minute Dessert (image)]( [Fresh Fruit Crisp: My Easy Last-Minute Dessert]( I rarely plan ahead with my desserts unless it’s a special occasion. So, the old-fashioned fruit crisp is an impromptu favorite—chopped up during dinner preparations and put in the oven before we sit down to eat. Mmmm! [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a [copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. Is Daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](