When is the Harvest Moon?, growing sweet potatoes, crunchy dill pickles

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 9, 2019

wheat

Where long the shadows of the wind had rolled, 
Green wheat was yielding to the change assigned; 
And as by some vast magic undivined 
The world was turning slowly into gold. 
​–Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869​–1935)

 
Monday, September 9, 2019
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
Full Moon for September 2020
When is the Harvest Moon?

Full Moon for September 2020
The full Moon for September 2020 is the Full Corn Moon! (This year, the Harvest Moon will be in October instead.) Learn how the Corn Moon got its name—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best Days by the Moon, folklore, and more!
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Fall Weather Forecast 2020: October Brings a Treat for Halloween
Fall Forecast: Updated!

Fall Weather Forecast 2020: October Brings a Treat for Halloween
As the days shorten and the leaves turn, we march on through autumn! Wondering what sort of weather the season will bring? Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect with our Almanac 2020 Fall Forecast.
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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes
Are you growing sweet potatoes? With their deep orange flesh, these edible roots have a naturally-sweet flavor and are a top source of beta-carotene. Thriving in warm soil, unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes will be ready to harvest just as the ends of the vines begin to turn yellow, or just...
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar
 
Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend
The Importance of Snakes

Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend
Garter snakes are a gardener’s friend! A benign snake to humans, they eat all the pests that wreak havoc in your garden. Learn more about the shy, but helpful gardening helper who just wants to live peacefully in harmony with you—and eat your slugs!
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2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Online Edition