Digging up dahlias, October forecast, soft pretzels

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Hail, old October, bright and chill, First freedman from the summer sun! Spice high the bowl, and drink your fill! Thank heaven, at last the summer's done! –Thomas Constable (1812–81) Tuesday, October 6, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 76 days Question of the Day It seems that dew does not form on the grass in my yard in the early morning until the Sun comes up and strikes the grass. Is this an accurate observation, and why does it happen? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is the difference between a person starting to cook a meal and a forgotten chicken on a barbecue spit? – Answer Digging Up Dahlias Dahlias Grow dahlias for gorgeous, colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn, when many plants are past their best! The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring. In colder zones, you do need to dig up and store the tubers in the fall if you wish to grow them as perennials (or, treat...   READ MORE   SPONSORED The Original All Wool Dry Mop for over 111 Years Naturally attracts & holds dust! Handmade in Vermont, this pure Wool Dust Mop is the ecological alternative to disposable pads.   LEARN MORE   October Weather Forecast October 2020 Forecast: Time to Go Drip-or-Treating Ready for your October 2020 weather forecast? Michael Steinberg, Old Farmer’s Almanac meteorologist, takes a look at what’s in store. Find out if Halloween weather will bring a trick or treat this year.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Rent a Maple Tree A truly memorable Christmas gift! After the sap run, each tree tenant gets at least 60 ounces of the finest wood-fired maple syrup. Your friends get the delicious results, and you get all the raves!   LEARN MORE   Cornhusk Doll Craft Seasonal Crafts: Cornhusk Doll In the Colonial Era, people painted faces on cornhusk dolls and made them into toys. Here’s how to make your own!   READ MORE   SPONSORED How To Entirely Empty Your Bowels Every Morning - Top Surgeon Explains How Dr. Steven Gundry Reveals How To Defeat The War In Your Stomach.  Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   Homemade Soft Pretzels Soft Pretzels These homemade soft pretzels are so soft and buttery. They’re so easy to make and certainly better than those from any food chain.   READ MORE   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!   LEARN MORE   $14.99 How Cats Communicate What Is Your Cat Saying to You? What does it mean when a cat meows? Here is a look at what your cat is saying to you when it moves its ears, widens its eyes, rubs its nose on you, or uses any other cat body language!   READ MORE   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.   LEARN MORE   10.99 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version 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 newsletter in the future, please click here to 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. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.