Election Day trivia and cake, what is companion planting?, winterizing mums

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, November 7, 2023   A touch of cold in the Autumn night—   I walked abroad,   And saw the ruddy moon lean over a hedge   Like a red-faced farmer.   –T. E. Hulme (1883–1917) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 44 days until winter begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To harvest belowground crops have dental care pick fruit Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day What is that wobbly little thing on the turkey’s beak called? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is it that goes when a wagon goes, stops when a wagon stops, is of no use to the wagon, and yet the wagon cannot go without it? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Shrug Off Shoddy Weather We all know wind and wet conditions can really put a damper on any day at the job. So we updated our famous Whaleback Jacket with all the weatherproof, wind-whoopin’ function to really shine right through any shoddy weather!   LEARN MORE   Election Day History, Trivia, and Fascinating Facts In 2023 Election Day falls on Tuesday, November 7. How much do—or don’t—you know about this day? Here is a short history of Election Day and voting in the United States.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The perfect gift for 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!   LEARN MORE   Election Day Cake Back in colonial times, Election Day Cakes were a popular tradition. Week-long celebrations often accompanied certifying the election results. Many folks traveled long distances in order to vote.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Shipping Now: Holiday Gift Bundles! We designed the perfect gift bundles for Almanac readers, gardeners, and kids. Each bundle comes with a FREE holiday tote you can use for giving!   LEARN MORE   Companion Planting Chart and Guide for Vegetable Gardens Keep this Companion Planting Chart! It lists which vegetable, herb, and flowers are “friends” and grow best in the same bed. Find the best companion plants for tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, beans, and all common crops in the home garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Plan your best garden yet! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. You can try the planner for FREE and select a sample garden plan to get you started!   LEARN MORE    How to Keep Mums Alive Over the Winter Find out how to keep mums alive over the winter, including which types of mums can survive winter. Learn how to winterize hardy mums in the ground or inside in pots, depending on your growing zone.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT What are Almanac Clubs? 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