Best apples for baking, prep soil in fall, storing onions

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Daily Newsletter for Saturday, September 5, 2020

woodlot

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)
Saturday, September 5, 2020
 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.



 
Almanac Gardening Club
 
The Best Apples for Baking and Cooking
Best Apples for Baking

The Best Apples for Baking and Cooking
Not all apples are ideal for cooking! On this page, we list the best apples for baking and cooking—with charts on best apples for apple pies, best apples for making applesauce, best apples for apple cider, and best apples for apple butter. 
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2021 Moon Calendar

This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Added bonus: best days for fishing and other activities based on the Moon.
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10.99
2021 Moon Calendar
 
How to Freeze Spinach and Other Greens
Freezing Spinach and Greens

How to Freeze Spinach and Other Greens
Have more greens than you can eat? Freezing spinach and hardy cooking greens is so easy—and you can enjoy them all year long in soups, quiches, smoothies, and more! Here’s how to freeze leafy greens—spinach, swiss chard, and beet greens.
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The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac

America’s best-selling and oldest farmer’s almanac is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day special throughout the year! Make an old farmer happy, order today!
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$8.95
The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
Preparing Soil for Planting
Prep Soil in Fall

Preparing Soil for Planting
Preparing your soil is the first step to gardening successfully. How well do you know your garden soil type? Does it drain well or dry out? What is the soil pH? Is it rich and fertile or thin and lacking in nutrients? Soil is the foundation of your entire garden. Let’s get to know...
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2021 Engagement Calendar

This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more!
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$14.99
2021 Engagement Calendar
 
Daylilies
Daylily Care and Division

Daylilies
Daylilies produce large, colorful flowers that will return year after year with minimal care—even in drought conditions. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for daylilies in your garden, including end-of-season cleanup and dividing after blooming.
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Bold Kitchen Aprons

There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.
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$24.99
Bold Kitchen Aprons
 
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Storing Onions Without Rot

How to Harvest and Store Onions
Harvest onions when their tops begin to turn yellow and fall over. Then onions need to be ‘cured’, or dried, to store through winter without rotting. In a few easy steps, our article (with video) will explain how to harvest and prepare your bulbs for storage. We’ll also tell you how to make an...
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The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club

Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club—Become a Charter Member Today and Save 57%! 
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$29.97
The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Value Club