Sun-believable facts, growing plum trees, white mold, plum crostata

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Tuesday, September 12, 2023]( The Sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent upon it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do. –Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [11 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day What is the hottest time of day? 3 P.M., or noon? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Emblem of majesty am I, which “shows force of temporal power,” but twist me about and I become a thing which makes even monarchs cower. 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New shutters will boost your home value and add stunning curb appeal! [LEARN MORE]( [Plums (image)]( [Plums]( Ever thought about growing juicy plums? Not only are they prolific producers but also plum trees add beauty to your backyard if grown in the right spot. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest plums. [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]( [White Mold (image)]( [White Mold]( Have you ever noticed dense white fuzz at the base of your plants—or, seen mold symptoms on stems, leaves, or blossoms? Learn about white mold, a fungal infection, and how to both prevent and control this plant disease. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! 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