Is it Time to Prune Your Hydrangeas? | Peas For Fall | Stop the Slugs

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, September 6, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( September dries up ditches or breaks down bridges. –Weather folklore [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [16 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - get married [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day How can I tell if an egg is fresh? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Palmetto State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dazzling Suncatchers Made in New Hampshire! (title)]( [Dazzling Suncatchers Made in New Hampshire!]( Each suncatcher was hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in New Hampshire. [LEARN MORE]( [September Gardening Tips (image)]( [September Gardening Tips]( As the calendar changes, I can watch the plants wind down their active growing season. September’s silent song drives me to do things fast before fall. Here are some key gardening tasks to do this month! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis! (title)]( [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis!]( Get expert tips on growing cannabis, creative container gardening ideas, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Peas: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Peas: The Complete Guide]( Peas, please! This delicious vegetable can be grown as a fall or winter crop in warmer regions. Learn how and when to plant for a fall harvest. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning! (title)]( [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning!]( Have you ever seen our handwarmer mugs? Each one features a soft curve to keep your fingers warm on cool mornings. [LEARN MORE]( [When to Prune Hydrangea Varieties (With Chart) (image)]( [When to Prune Hydrangea Varieties (With Chart)]( When do you prune your hydrangea? It depends. If your hydrangea blooms on “old” wood, you should NOT cut back in the fall or you will sacrifice next year’s flowers! See our handy chart on when to prune common types of hydrangea. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Keep an eye on the sky! (title)]( [Keep an eye on the sky!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails in the Garden (image)]( [How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails in the Garden]( It's time to think like a slug and get one step ahead of the slime trail! Find out which control methods work to get rid of slugs and snails—and which don't! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Did you know there s an Almanac Club? (title)]( [Did you know there's an Almanac Club?]( Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club today and receive an exclusive club member box containing the latest Almanac, Weather Calendar, and replicas of Almanacs from 100 and 200 years ago! [LEARN MORE]( [10 Quick and Easy Preserving Ideas! (image)]( [10 Quick and Easy Preserving Ideas!]( What do you do with the bounty from your garden? Freeze it, pickle it, dry it, store it! If you’re new to preserving food, here are 10 quick and easy ideas—from freezing mint in ice cubes to a small-batch pesto recipe using just a handful of basil leaves! [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( Receiving too much email? [Switch to weekly](! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please [manage your preferences](. Please do not reply to this e-mail. [Contact Us]( © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [View web version](