Digging up cannas, squirrels, mulled cider and doughnuts

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Through golden noons and purple eves, and shadows cool and tender, From scenes of tranquil happiness and dreams of deep delight, October like a princess in her oriental splendor Comes down the valley singing with her retinue of light. –Katharine Brownlee Sherwood (1841–1914) Monday, October 5, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 77 days Question of the Day Which is smaller, an atom or an ion? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Q: How does a pig write home? A: With a pig pen. – Answer Digging Up Cannas Cannas Cannas are among the most colorful summer bulbs—as flamboyant as their tropical American ancestry—with ruffled spikes tapering to refined buds.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Lattes Guilt-Free this year! Ditch the $5 pumpkin lattes today and drink this delicious superfood Pumpkin Spice blend, packed with 9 superfoods for rest & relaxation. Enjoy a calm, stress-free evening before bed, every night of the week with Organifi Gold Pumpkin Spice.   LEARN MORE   Squirrels in the Home Squirrels Here are tips on how to keep squirrels out of the garden, off the bird feeders, and out of the attic—especially when they are most active in autumn!   READ MORE   SPONSORED Actress Reveals the “Bathroom Trick” That Made Her Feel Years Younger When Maggie first revealed this “bathroom trick” on her website earlier this month, some were understandably skeptical. To her amazement, she says her stomach “deflated,” her mood improved, and her energy skyrocketed — all in a matter of days. Click Here For Instructions.   LEARN MORE   Mulled Cider Recipe Mulled Apple Cider Nothing tastes better than hot Mulled Apple Cider on a cold day or evening. Plus, it fills the house with a delicious fragrance.    READ MORE   2021 Moon Calendar This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Added bonus: best days for fishing and other activities based on the Moon.   LEARN MORE   10.99 Homemade Doughnuts Sugar 'n' Spice Doughnuts The sugar ‘n’ spice doughnuts will fill your kitchen with the scents of cinnamon and nutmeg and everything nice.   READ MORE   2021 Engagement Calendar This popular week-at-a-glance planning calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Each month’s opener features a month-at-a-glance planning calendar, full Moon name, fun facts and quotes, and more!   LEARN MORE   $14.99 Dealing With Pantry Moths How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths and Worms You open a bag of whole wheat flour, a box of cereal, or a bag of dog food only to find little worms, moths, or even some webs. Ew! Here’s how to get rid of these pantry pests.   READ MORE   The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac America’s best-selling and oldest farmer’s almanac is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day special throughout the year! Make an old farmer happy, order today!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.