Fall spinach, our #1 summer salad, caring for veronica (speedwell)

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, August 31, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( That August time it was delight To watch the red moons wane to white ’Twixt grey seamed stems of apple-trees; –Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [23 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day How do I know when onions are ready for harvesting? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Tarheel State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [What can t you do with a Hori Hori Knife? (title)]( [What can't you do with a Hori Hori Knife?]( The Hori Hori Knife is a gardening multi-tool like no other! You can sew seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest your vegetables with it. It’s a staff favorite at the Almanac! [LEARN MORE]( [Spinach (image)]( [Spinach]( Spinach, a super–cold-hardy leafy green, is a popular crop that thrives in fall and even winter in some areas. It can also be planted in very early spring. Learn more about planting and growing nutritious spinach in your home garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Do you need a 2024 calendar? (title)]( [Do you need a 2024 calendar?]( We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! [LEARN MORE]( [Spinach-Strawberry Salad (image)]( [Spinach-Strawberry Salad]( This Strawberry-Spinach Salad is a favorite with our readers, and goes over well even with those who aren’t usually green-salad fans. The winning combination of strawberries and spinach is tossed with a crunchy, sweet-and-sour poppy seed dressing. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2024 Old Farmer s Almanac Planner (title)]( [Order Your 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner]( This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day! [LEARN MORE]( [Veronica (Speedwell) (image)]( [Veronica (Speedwell)]( Veronica, also called speedwell, is a carefree and easy-to-grow perennial with vertical or ground cover forms and blooms of purple, blue, pink, or white. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for lovely Veronicas. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Which Almanac do you prefer? (title)]( [Which Almanac do you prefer?]( Did you know we have three versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? That’s right! Take your pick between The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Digital Edition. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [The Moon Illusion: Why Does the Moon Look So Big Tonight? (image)]( [The Moon Illusion: Why Does the Moon Look So Big Tonight?]( Who hasn’t turned down a road to confront a low, horizon-hugging Moon that seems absolutely enormous? Why does the Moon look so big? This is called the “Moon Illusion”! Bob Berman explains. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Keep an eye on the sky! (title)]( [Keep an eye on the sky!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Yarrow and Its Medicinal Uses: A Healing Garden Herb! (image)]( [Yarrow and Its Medicinal Uses: A Healing Garden Herb!]( Yarrow is blooming! A garden staple, yarrow provide medicine for our family. Find out all the ways to use yarrow for healing. [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](