Labor Day gardening, watermelon salad, horoscope, freezing peppers

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, September 2, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( My heart is clean and white as silk; it has already achieved Peace; It is smooth as the placid river. I love to stay here, curled up on the rocks, Dropping my fish-line forever. –Wang Wei (699–759) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [21 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day How long ago did aluminum cans start having pop tops on them? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Buckeye State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: The 2024 Almanacs! (title)]( [Shipping Now: The 2024 Almanacs!]( It’s time to ship the 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Labor Day Gardening: What to Do in the Garden This Weekend (image)]( [Labor Day Gardening: What to Do in the Garden This Weekend]( Although some folks say Labor Day is the “end of summer,” that’s certainly not true for most gardeners. We’re harvesting, storing the bounty, saving seeds, dividing plants, and—yes—planting for a “second summer.” Come join us in the garden—and learn what to do in September. [READ MORE]( 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]( [Watermelon Cucumber Salad (image)]( [Watermelon Cucumber Salad]( This Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a light, cool salad that can be enjoyed as a lunch, snack, or side. Add crumbled feta cheese if you wish. We think the flavor combination is perfect! Change the ratio of watermelon to cukes. This salad is flexible! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect book for budding minds! (title)]( [The perfect book for budding minds!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Monthly Horoscope for September 2023 (image)]( [Monthly Horoscope for September 2023]( Here’s your monthly horoscope for September 2023. We begin this month in a period of Mercury retrograde. Longtime Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides a monthly outlook plus horoscope highlights for all 12 zodiac signs. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe (title)]( [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe]( The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Freeze Peppers (image)]( [How to Freeze Peppers]( Peppers are one of the easiest vegetables to freeze. Simply wash, dry, cut, and put them flat in freezer bags! Bell peppers and hot peppers need no blanching whatsoever. Learn how to freeze peppers to enjoy in stir-fries, soups, and other meals through the winter! [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]( [Orchid Care: Watering, Light, Fertilizer, and Tips (image)]( [Orchid Care: Watering, Light, Fertilizer, and Tips]( Orchid care is easier than you might think these days. We’ve highlighted how to care for your orchid, covering the basics for watering, fertilizing, lighting, re-potting, and more. [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]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [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](