"Although September 11th was horrible, it didn't threaten the
survival of the human race, like nuclear weapons do."
- Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)

Severe Weather Watch: The Town and Country Almanack sees some impact of a tropical storm (17, 18, 19) and high winds from a hurricane (23, 24, 25).

Full Moon: September’s Full Moon is most famously known as the Harvest Moon. It is the Full Moon that falls closest to the Autumnal Equinox. During this time, the moon would rise very soon after the sun would set on several successive days, giving the farmer a few extra hours of ‘light’ and a little more time to finish up their daily chores. This year, the Autumnal Equinox will occur on Sunday, September 22nd and signals the beginning of Autumn. The Full Moon closest to that date will occur on Tuesday, September 17th and is therefore, the Harvest Moon of 2024.

Special Notes: We must never forget that on September 11th, 2001, America was attacked like never before and that it has never been the same since. Today, we honor those who perished then on that day and we must never forget the brave first-responders, many who also perished, trying to minimize the loss of life.

Holidays: Labor Day falls on the first Monday of the month, which falls on September 2nd. Citizenship Day is observed on Tuesday, September 17th

The Garden: Make a long-range plan to gradually convert your current landscape to the one you desire. Don’t forget to consider what your flower garden might need. Plant spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost, which will occur. Be sure to place pots where they receive plenty of light. Bring summer vacationing houseplants back indoors while the windows are still open. Inspect every plant very closely for any hitchhiking pests!

The Farm: Best days for planting root crops (20, 21); weeding and stirring the soil 1, 2, 3, 4, 27, 28); planting above-ground crops (7, 8, 9); harvesting all crops (18, 19); best days for setting hens and incubators (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25); the slaughtering and butchering of meat (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10); transplanting (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10); the weaning of all small animals and livestock (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17); the harvesting and storing of grains (1, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30).

J. Gruber’s Thought For Today’s Living

"The man who will not admit he’s been wrong, loves himself more than the truth."