NOT the Harvest Moon, birth flowers, classic crisp

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, September 5, 2017

woodlot forest

September strews the woodlot o'er
With many a brilliant color;
The world is brighter than before,
Why should our hearts be duller?
–Thomas W. Parsons (1819–92)

 
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
 248th day of the year


Freddie Mercury (singer) was born on this day in 1946.
Leo Penn (director) died on this day in 1998.
 

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What is a Harvest Moon?

 What is the Harvest Moon?
In 2019, the Harvest Moon rises on the night of Friday the 13th! But what is the Harvest Moon and why is it so special? Learn more—and shine on, Harvest Moon!
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Gardening by the Moon

 Gardening by the Moon's Sign September 2017
Use the September 2017 dates shown in the Moon’s Astrological Place calendar below to find the best days for the following garden tasks.
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Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.
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Birth Flower for September

 September Birth Flowers
In the late summer, as the air cools, there are still many beautiful flowers to enjoy and give. Learn about the two September birth flowers.
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A delicious apple crisp that’s just perfect for the fall season. Good with blueberries, too! (Use one quart.)
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