Planting a fall garden, how to save seeds, corn's many uses

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, August 16, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( I meant to do my work today— But a brown bird sang in the apple-tree And a butterfly flitted across the field, And all the leaves were calling me. –Richard Le Gallienne (1866–1947) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [38 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day I’m having trouble with earwigs in my garden. Should I spray them with something? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Hawkeye State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [7 Spectacular New Irises for 2023 (title)]( [7 Spectacular New Irises for 2023]( Renowned for its breathtaking beauty, this perennial plant boasts large, vibrant blooms in a myriad of colors, ranging from delicate pastels to bold, saturated hues. Let’s fill your garden with Jung Seed’s new Irises and returning favorites. [LEARN MORE]( [Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden (image)]( [Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden]( We love fall gardening! The heat is waning but the soil is still warm. There are just three steps to consider in planting a fall garden: when to plant, what to plant, and where to plant. Let’s get started! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The Old Farmer s Almanac for Kids Vol. 10 is here! (title)]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids Vol. 10 is here!]( The new Almanac for Kids will bring a smile to your child’s face—after all, kids love it, adults can’t put it down, and teachers give it high marks! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Save Vegetable Seeds (image)]( [How to Save Vegetable Seeds]( Gardeners tend to be a thrifty lot, and saving seeds from one year to another just makes sense. It’s what the old-timers always did. See our Seed-Saving 101 Guide on the benefits of saving seeds, which seeds to save, and how to save seeds from common vegetables. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [2024 Calendars are Shipping Now! (title)]( [2024 Calendars are Shipping Now!]( We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Save Flower Seeds for Next Year (image)]( [How to Save Flower Seeds for Next Year]( Save your zinnia seeds, sunflower seeds, and more! Remember that after flowers bloom, their seeds remain to plant again! Learn how to save flower seeds for next year—plus, which flowers are best for seed-saving. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The only planner you ll need to stay on track! (title)]( [The only planner you'll need to stay on track!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. [LEARN MORE]( [The Many Ways to Use Corn: Food, Medicine, and Crafts (image)]( [The Many Ways to Use Corn: Food, Medicine, and Crafts]( Hurrah! It’s corn-on-the-cob season across the nation, and I grew a few rows of corn this year. Corn is great for eating, but its many other uses range from crafts to medicine. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Howl at the Moon! (title)]( [Howl at the Moon!]( This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Seasonal Crafts: Cornhusk Doll (image)]( [Seasonal Crafts: Cornhusk Doll]( In the olden days, people painted faces on cornhusk dolls and made them into toys. Here’s how to make your own! [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](