Amaryllis, Bob's night sky highlights, saving pumpkin seeds, soup recipes

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, November 2, 2023   November, month of mornings, misty-bright  With golden light—  Month when the many-tinted leaf  Lies thick upon the moss below,  While to and fro  The breezes moan, as if in grief.  –Mortimer Collins (1827–76) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 49 days until winter begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To bake can or pickle vegetables and fruit graft or pollinate make sauerkraut plant belowground crops Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day When and why did the word southpaw originate? – Answer Puzzle of the Day State nicknames: What state is the Keystone State? Beehive State? Wolverine State? Nutmeg State? Sooner State? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT The best way to organize your time, no batteries required! 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!   LEARN MORE   Amaryllis Although amaryllis can be purchased at any stage of development, for many, the real fun is growing the flower from a bulb. Amaryllis bloom about 8 to 10 weeks after planting, so get them ready in the fall if you want them to flower in time for Christmas!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Your dream garden is just a click away! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy.  It even emails you updates with detailed advice and planting reminders to keep you on track!   LEARN MORE   Night Sky for November 2023 Welcome to the Night Sky for November 2023.  November is a beautiful month for stargazing! The skies are darker; the biting bugs have disappeared. Dazzling planets are on display this month, with Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus views!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT What are Almanac Clubs? Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications!   LEARN MORE   Soup Recipes: Soups, Stews, and Chowders This is the perfect season for soup recipes! Warm and nourishing in cold or rainy weather, soups serve as a delicious lunch, side, or main meal with some good bread and salad. Here are some super-satisfying soups, chowders, and stews—including Granny’s Chicken Soup, Butternut Squash Soup,…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 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 today!   LEARN MORE   Croton The croton is a striking, easy-to-grow houseplant known for its variegated foliage covered in green, scarlet, orange, and yellow splotches. Here’s how to care for a croton in your home or garden.    READ MORE    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!   LEARN MORE   How To Save Your Pumpkin Seeds for Planting Save seeds from this year’s pumpkins to plant next year! It’s fun to grow your own jack-o’-lanterns. Here’s how to store those seeds this fall and plant in the spring!    READ MORE    ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Get The Old Farmer's Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo "Alexa, ask Farmer's Almanac about today."  Did a friend forward you the 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. 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