Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
The trees are in their autumn beauty,
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky.
–William Butler Yeats, Irish poet (1865–1939) | | | Question of the Day
Is there something I can do in the garden this fall to control bugs that will eat my vegetables next season? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
My first is company; my second shuns company; my third assembles company; my whole amuses company. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer | | | ADVERTISEMENT Grab ‘n’ Go
Elbows itchin’, leaves turning up — there’s plenty of ways to guess the weather. Our best guess? Bring our Grab Jacket just in case. Lightweight and portable, yet warm and wind-resistant. | |  Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed
Folklore has it that persimmon seeds predict winter weather. How does this work? We’ll show you how to predict the weather with nothing more than a persimmon seed! Plus, enjoy recipes for persimmon pudding and persimmon bread. | | | |  Persimmon Bread
Every tried Persimmon Bread? These bright orange fruits are harvested in September and October. The sweet jelly-like bulb is perfect for baking in breads and puddings. If you can’t find persimmons, substitute 1 cup of canned pumpkin. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Staying organized will be a breeze!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. | |  How to Store Bulbs Over Winter
Some flower bulbs will not survive cold winters and need to be dug up and stored indoors over winter. Among these are cannas, elephant ears, gladiolus, tuberous begonias, dahlias, and other summer favorites. Many of these bulbs are expensive, yet they’re easy to keep, so it is worth it.… | | | |  How to Ripen Green Tomatoes
If your tomatoes have stopped ripening, it’s time to take action! We’ll show you how to ripen your green tomatoes both on and off the vine—and also when it’s your cue to remove those tomatoes from the vine. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Join an Almanac club today!
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