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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, October 3, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 79 days Question of the Day What is meant by the term "heating degree-day"? – Answer Puzzle of the Day An animal and a symbol of liberty. (Use these clues to find the two words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer O suns and skies and flowers of June, Count all your boasts together, Love loveth best of all the year October's bright blue weather. –Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85) ADVERTISEMENT Planting Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers Fall is the time to plant bulbs! There’s nothing more uplifting than seeing colorful daffodils, hyacinth, and early spring flowers pop up from the cold ground! Our complete Fall Bulbs Chart lists which bulbs to plant in autumn for spring flowering, which bulbs are best where you...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT FLOWER BULB GIVEAWAY! Enter to win one of THREE prizes of gorgeous flower bulbs (50 bulbs each!), thanks to the very generous donation from Flowerbulbs.com. Learn more and enter now!   LEARN MORE   Winter Sowing Seeds: How to Give Flower Seeds a Head Start Some flower seeds are best sown in fall and winter. Yes, winter! Many flower seeds need an extended period of cold in order to germinate. This is called stratification. Discover what we call “winter sowing” and how to give flower seeds a head start, why you should start some seeds earlier (before...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours! Headed out on a road trip? Need to hop on a work call? Just passing time on a rainy day at home? Sit your kids down with the Almanac for Kids and watch as they enjoy fun activities like image searches, coloring, and matching games!    LEARN MORE   Soft Molasses Cookies Our old-fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies are super soft (not crispy) and packed with the rich flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find gardening advice and folklore? A perennial favorite of gardeners for 45 years, the 2022 Gardening Calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Special bonus: a “best days” table that tells when to plant 36 vegetables and grains, according to regional climate and Moon phase.   LEARN MORE   The Many Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Winter Squash Time to turn to pumpkins and sweet, orange-fleshed hubbards, buttercups, butternuts, and acorns for comfort. Winter squash is a nutritional powerhouse—packed with vitamins and minerals. Let’s get your pumpkin on with these impressive health benefits.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Illustrated mugs with beautiful vegetables! This vintage mug includes lovely French illustrations of all your favorite veggies.   LEARN MORE   Potato Crafts: Potato Stamps to Make Cards & More! Use the humble spud to make potato stamps! Just use cut potatoes to stamp paint designs onto note cards, wrapping paper, and more! It’s a fun and easy craft for the young—and young at heart!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Helpful reminders and charming inspiration for 2022! Get reminders on everything from looking through seed catalogs to reaching out to friends for support, plus inspirational quotes and proverbs in the 2022 Planner - Available Now!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version