"Ring of Fire" eclipse next month!, pruning hydrangeas, for the birds

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, September 20, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Sing a song of Summer, The world is nearly still, The mill-pond has gone to sleep, And so has the mill. –William Cosmo Monkhouse (1840–1901) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [3 days until autumn begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day Where do all those recycled telephone books go? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day I move incessant to and fro, Obedient to Moon and Sun, But though I serve both high and low, All wait on me, I wait on none. (What am I?) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Fall Planting: Garlic (title)]( [Fall Planting: Garlic]( Garlic is one of the best vegetables for fall planting. It is easy to grow but has a somewhat long season, as it is not harvested until the following summer. Here are some tips for planting and harvesting your garlic. [LEARN MORE]( [Ring of Fire: 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse October 2023! (image)]( [Ring of Fire: 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse October 2023!]( In less than a month, the "Ring of Fire” annular solar eclipse will sweep across the U.S. and Canada. It will take place on Saturday, October 13. Bob Berman has the details on what to expect and tips on eye protection. [READ MORE]( 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]( [When to Prune Hydrangea Varieties (With Chart) (image)]( [When to Prune Hydrangea Varieties (With Chart)]( When do you prune your hydrangea? It depends. If your hydrangea blooms on “old” wood, you can NOT cut back in the fall or you sacrificed next year’s flowers! See our handy chart on when to prune common types of hydrangea. [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]( [Plants With Seeds That Feed the Birds in Fall (image)]( [Plants With Seeds That Feed the Birds in Fall]( Let’s not be in a hurry to cut down plants that have interesting seed heads in the fall. The birds fully appreciate having a smorgasbord of seeds to choose from—and we love watching them feast! Listed here are 12 plants that have great seed heads for birds. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order your 2024 Old Farmer s Almanac Weather Calendar! (title)]( [Order your 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Calendar!]( The 2024 Weather Calendar features stunning full-color photographs double rainbows, a fearsome tornado, rare clouds, winter wonders, and much more! [LEARN MORE]( [Garlicky Eggplant Dip (image)]( [Garlicky Eggplant Dip]( Similar to the popular Middle Eastern dip called baba ganoush, this should be served with crisp pita chips or sesame crackers. Smoked paprika adds an exotic flavor. [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]( [How to Propagate Plants From Cuttings (image)]( [How to Propagate Plants From Cuttings]( Late summer and fall is the ideal time to take cuttings of many plants! Many of our favorite tender plants (such as coleus and geraniums) may not survive winter. It’s fun and quite satisfying to multiply your favorite plants—for free! Learn how. [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! 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