But the air’s so appetizin’; and the landscape through the haze Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days Is a pictur’ that no painter has the colorin’ to mock— When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock. –James Whitcomb Riley, American poet (1849–1916) | | First Snow Contest It’s time for our 2022 First Snow Contest! Guess the date of the first true snowfall of the season here at Almanac HQ in Dublin, New Hampshire, and you could win a 2023 Weather Calendar! Learn more and guess here… | | The perfect gift of any occasion! Give a North Country Wind Bell® and with every gentle wind the recipient will have a lovely reminder of you! Maine Made since 1975! | | How to Compost: A Guide to Composting at Home Time to turn your compost! Imagine that nice earthy smell and the promise of growth in the new year. Not sure how to compost? We’ll show you how to turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich goodness—whether it’s through “hot” composting or “cold” composting. It… | | Wi-Fi-Enabled Home Weather Instruments Maximum Wi-Fi utilizes your home’s Wi-Fi network to send weather information from outdoor sensors to indoor weather instruments, and you can access that information from anywhere in the world by connecting to Weather Underground. | | Herbs for Health: Understanding Herbal Supplements We all know that herbs have many healing properties (and plants are the basis for many medicines), but do these over-the-counter “herbal supplements” really work and are they safe? Here’s what you should know before you take herbal supplements. | | Left out in the cold? No problem. These Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks have been to the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, the Alaskan Iditarod, and other COLD places, which require the extreme warmth they provide. Order yours today! | | Rhubarb What grows for 10 years or more, suffers from almost from no pests, and is refreshingly easy to grow? It’s rhubarb! This perennial vegetable has tart-flavored ruby or green stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces. Plant in late autumn or early spring when the soil is workable.… | | Shipping Now: Almanac Gift Boxes! This year’s gift box includes select publications from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Gardening Wall Calendar, access to exclusive online content, and a handy maple bookmark! Order now because quantities are limited! | | Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake Kids and adults both love this—be prepared for lots of requests for the recipe! Serve it with coffee, of course, but also as a snack or dessert. One family we know has happily settled on this as the centerpiece of their holiday breakfasts. | | “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU | | | | | | 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! | | | | 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 | | | | |
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