3 ideas for Labor Day, keep pumpkins from rotting, best days by the Moon

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, September 4, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( A bee that was searching for sweets one day Through the gate of a rose garden happened to stray. In the heart of a rose he hid away, And forgot in his bliss the light of day. –Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [19 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day Why does the soil of my houseplants get moldy? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Little Rhody.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( 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]( [Labor Day 2023: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? (image)]( [Labor Day 2023: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?]( Labor Day falls on Monday, September 4, 2023. Who actually started Labor Day? Why do we celebrate this holiday in September? Find out more about this holiday as well as three ideas to celebrate Labor Day. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Can you believe it? (title)]( [Can you believe it?]( The 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac is ready to ship! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [5 Tips to Keep Pumpkins from Rotting (image)]( [5 Tips to Keep Pumpkins from Rotting]( There are a number of things that you can do to keep your pumpkin from rotting too soon. We’ll share harvest, storage, and carving tips so you can extend the life of your pumpkins! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Companion handbooks for all gardeners! (title)]( [Companion handbooks for all gardeners!]( Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. [LEARN MORE]( [Best Days Calendar (image)]( [Best Days Calendar]( See the Best Days for the month. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2023 Best Days calendar lists when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more activities. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! (title)]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( 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]( [Classic Succotash Recipe (image)]( [Classic Succotash Recipe]( Succotash is an easy side dish for any cookout, potluck, or dinner. The traditional dish includes corn, lima beans or butter beans, and pork. Interestingly, this dish has Native American origins. [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]( [Moon Phase Calendar (image)]( [Moon Phase Calendar]( What’s the Moon’s phase tonight? With our Moon Phase Calendar, you’ll find when the next new Moon, first quarter, full Moon, or last quarter is happening—for all 12 months. [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](