Fungus gnats, composting, honey remedies

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE The hollow winds begin to blow,   The clouds look black, the glass is low;   The soot falls down, the spaniels sleep,   And spiders from their cobwebs peep.   –Dr. Edward Jenner (1749–1823) Thursday, October 15, 2020 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 67 days Question of the Day My elderly mother mentioned remembering that it rained frogs years ago. I also remember that in Pineville, Kentucky, after a hard rain, many tiny frogs would be on the main highway hopping around. Do they come from their hiding places or from the clouds, after being sucked up into a storm? – Answer Puzzle of the Day He sits and (Blank) over his (Blank). (The two 5-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer Dealing With Fungus Gnats Fungus Gnats Often considered only a minor houseplant pest, fungus gnats can quickly become a major issue if an infestation gets out of hand. Here’s how to identify, get rid of, and prevent fungus gnat infestations in your plants.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Caring for Perennials Perennials are easy, extremely reliable, and fun to decorate your garden or landscape with. Here are some tips for planting and caring for your perennials.   LEARN MORE   Hot and Cold Composting How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods If you compost, stash a pile of leaves to use as dry material next year. Dry (brown) material is harder to find during the growing season. Learn here about composting to produce rich garden humus—whether you create a hot or active pile or a cold or inactive pile.    READ MORE   SPONSORED Power Wash For Your Insides What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides.   LEARN MORE   Apple Squash Soup Curried Apple Squash Soup The tangy combination of tart apples and hot spices elevates squash to first-course holiday status.   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 Picking Perfect Pumpkins 5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin One of many traditions is to pick pumpkins for Halloween! Here are 5 tips on how to pick the perfect pumpkin for carving.   READ MORE   Peony Foaming Hand Soap This luxurious and fragrant soap contains shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. The scent includes floral notes of peony and lily of the valley with wisps of apple, amber and peach. The hand soap comes in an attractive, generously-sized bottle.   LEARN MORE   $14.97 Honey Natural Remedies Honey Natural Remedies: Not Just for Tea Looking for a natural alternative to common over-the-counter medications? The cure may be closer than you think. Learn more about natural remedies using honey!   READ MORE   The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac Your old friend who likes to garden, tell a joke, and wax on about the Moon. FREE HOLE WITH EVERY PURCHASE   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.