Over! the sweet summer closes, The reign of the roses is done. –Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–92) | | Equinox Facts and Fiction The Old, Misunderstood Equinox Can you balance an egg on the equinox? Are days and nights truly equal? Bob separates autumnal equinox facts from fiction. | | When to Harvest Guide When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit How do you know when fruit and vegetables are ready to pick? Whether you are a gardener or a grocery shopper, this harvest guide will help you recognize when your summer fruit and vegetables are at the peak of flavor. | | Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. | | Shrubs to Plant in Fall Best Shrubs for Fall Planting The gardening season is winding down. Last call for filling in those bare spots in your landscaping with a shrub or two. | | Late Summer Pasta Hearty Vegetable Pasta
This Hearty Vegetable Pasta is simple and fresh, using vegetables straight from the garden or market—including zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes. | | Sun Face Kinetic Wind Stake Bring dramatic excitement to your garden with this extra-large kinetic wind stake featuring a 32-inch-wide Sun fan. Beautifully hand-painted metal Sun rays dazzle as the double-blade design spins in opposite directions, creating a mesmerizing effect. Video of the wind stake in action is available. | | Freezing Peppers Freezing Peppers Peppers are such a lovely fruit. They come in many different colors, sizes and hotness. Plus, they’re easy to freeze to use all winter. See how. | | New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
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