A moss garden, when to transplant irises, best fried chicken

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, September 28, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The beech is dipped in wine; the shower Is burnished; on the swinging flower The latest bee doth sit. The low sun stares through dust of gold. And o'er the darkened heath and wold The large ghost-moth doth flit. In every orchard Autumn stands, With apples in his golden hands. –Alexander Smith, Scottish poet (1829–67) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [84 days until winter begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day What should I do in the fall to care for my strawberry plants? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day There is a thing that nothing is, and yet it has a name; ‘Tis sometimes tall and sometimes short; It joins our walks, it joins our sport; And plays at every game. (What is being described?) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars! (title)]( [Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars!]( The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar. Our readers love it’s friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations! [LEARN MORE]( [Go Green With Moss! Making a Moss Garden (image)]( [Go Green With Moss! Making a Moss Garden]( Saturate your garden with the verdant green of moss, an ancient plant which adds color and interest to garden spaces, especially shady areas. Mosses can be planted in late fall or early spring. Learn how to make a moss garden with our tips. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Kids love it! (title)]( [Kids love it!]( 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]( [Planting Garlic in the Fall (image)]( [Planting Garlic in the Fall]( Do you have your cloves in the ground yet? Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. The best time to plant it is in the fall. Learn how and when to plant garlic to maximize your harvest! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! (title)]( [Get ready for the farmer's market!]( If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! [LEARN MORE]( [Making Garlic Powder (image)]( [Making Garlic Powder]( The flavor of homemade garlic powder is unbeatable—it truly tastes like garlic that has just been picked from the garden (and nothing like that prepackaged stuff). Plus, it’s ready to be used all year long! See how to dry garlic to make your own garlic powder. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect companion to the Almanac (title)]( [The perfect companion to the Almanac]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Divide Bearded Irises—With Pictures (image)]( [How to Divide Bearded Irises—With Pictures]( The blooming of the bearded irises is something I eagerly await each spring. This year, I made a mental note to divide and move the irises in late summer or early fall, after blooming. Here’s how to divide irises—with step-by-step pictures. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the best-selling handbook for growing your own veggies! (title)]( [Get the best-selling handbook for growing your own veggies!]( The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is a useful guide to growing veggies, whether you’ve been at it for years or are just starting this spring! But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from reviewers: “Loved it so much I bought 10 more for my garden club.” [LEARN MORE]( [Fried Chicken Recipe | First Prize 1998 (image)]( [Fried Chicken Recipe | First Prize 1998]( We taste-tested a lot of fried chicken—and this recipe won first prize in our annual Almanac recipe contest! It’s delicious, crispy, and moist. What more could you want? Congratulations to John Collins from Yakima, Washington. 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