Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
See the kitten on the wall, sporting with the leaves that fall, Withered leaves—one—two—and three, from the lofty elder-tree! Through the calm and frosty air, of this morning bright and fair . . . —But the kitten, how she starts; Crouches, stretches, paws, and darts! — William Wordsworth (1770–1850) | | | Question of the Day What is the world’s longest railway? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day The Coyote State.(Name the U.S. state!) – Answer | | Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? Nature is so fascinating! Did you know that the vivid colors of fall leaves were actually there all summer, just masked by green—or that the main reason that the leaves change color is NOT due to changing weather? | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Start your day with coastal designs! We added a wide selection of coffee mugs that feature coastal designs and even a curious moose. These make great additions to your morning routine! | | ADVERTISEMENT Dig Into Container Gardening! Perfect for brand-new and experienced gardeners alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook promises bountiful harvests and captivatingly colorful arrangements in pots—the ultimate small-space gardens. | | The Old Farmer's Almanac Recipe Contest: Favorite Tomato Recipe Enter our latest recipe contest! This year’s theme is “Tomatoes.” Got a great recipe that highlights the flavor of fresh tomatoes? Perhaps you have a delightful dish that capitalizes on canned tomatoes during the heart of winter? Submit your recipe, and you could win one of three cash prizes! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT 1792 Society Exclusive: Member Tote Bag! Join the 1792 Society and receive this tote bag featuring our stunning new logo! It arrives in the exclusive member box filled with our most popular Almanac publications. | | How to Care for Jade Plants Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient. Plus, they’re capable of living a long, long time with proper care. See how to care for your jade plant as well as how to easily propagate a jade plant from a spare leaf. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Capture the light! Each suncatcher was hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in New Hampshire. | | Triple Tomato Tortellini Toss This delicious recipe won first prize in the 2012 Garden Guide Tomato Recipe Contest! Congratulations to Roxanne Chan from Albany, California. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. | | | | Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! | | | | | You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version | | | | |
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