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Where winds come sweet from the wild-rose briers And the smoke of the far-off prairies fires; Yellow her hair as the golden rod, And brown her cheeks as the prairie sod. –Emily Pauline Johnson, Canadian Indian poet, (1861–1913) | | | Question of the Day How much is a rick of firewood? Is it half a cord? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day How does a pig write home? – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT Howl at the Moon! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! | | 10 Traditional Native American Gardening Techniques As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the Earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Companion handbooks for all gardeners! Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | Columbus Day 2023 Columbus Day occurs on the second Monday in October. This year, it will be observed on Monday, October 9. Why do we observe Columbus Day? Why is there controversy behind it? Here’s a brief history of the holiday. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Keep an eye on the sky! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today! | | Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023 Indigenous Peoples’ Day occurs on the second Monday in October in many parts of the United States. In 2023, it is observed on Monday, October 9. What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Why is it celebrated on the same day as Columbus Day? | | | | ADVERTISEMENT The perfect companion to the Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights! | | Dry Beans Discover the joy of growing dry beans. We’re talking about shelling beans such as black beans and pinto beans. Thankfully, these legumes are being grown again because homegrown dried beans are great! They’re super easy to grow, packed with protein, and store for a long time. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | 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. Is Daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 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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