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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, October 30, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 52 days until winter begins Question of the Day Is it possible to grow rosemary in an outdoor bed in Nashville, Tennessee, without having to dig it up and bring it inside before the first frost? I am wondering whether heavy mulching at the base and a burlap cover over the plant would help it live through our mild winter freezes. – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is everyone doing at the same time? – Answer Bats flying late in the evening indicates fair weather. –Weather folklore Congratulations to Patricia Stevenson, the first winner of our $500 fall bulbs giveaway! Enter here for a chance to win your own bounty of bulbs! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ What Are the Quarter Days and What Do They Mean? Halloween stems from the ancient celebration of Samhain! In fact, many of today’s holidays—from Groundhog Day to Christmas—were originally seasonal markers. Discover the Quarter Days and the Cross-Quarter Days of the ancient Celtic calendar. Learn why we have elections in November,…    READ MORE    Spectacular lunar photography for your wall! Spend a year with the Moon! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Moon Calendar today!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Fava Beans (Broad Beans) The fabulous fava bean (aka broad bean or faba) is a frost-hardy crop that can be sown in the early spring or planted in the fall and overwintered. Discover this delicious, nutritious plump bean!    READ MORE    Shipping Now: The 2023 Almanacs! It’s time to ship the 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order your 2023 Almanac today!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Daylight Saving Time 2022: When Does the Time Change? Adjust your clocks Saturday night! Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 A.M. At this time, we “fall back” one hour! See details about the history of “saving daylight” and why we still observe DST today. Plus, let us know what you think!    READ MORE    Your Guide to a Flowering Future! We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more.    LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How to Make Luminarias Brighten the night! Here’s how to make luminarias in 3 steps. Luminarias are twinkling paper lanterns that add a festive touch for Halloween, Christmas, or a party—especially during the darker nights of late autumn and winter.    READ MORE    Order Your 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day. Order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner today!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Squash Risotto This Squash Risotto recipe just keeps on going. We make it with leftover butternut squash as well as acorn squash and even mashed sweet potatoes. It’s a warm and filling ode to autumn food!    READ MORE    “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Products from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. 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