Leaf mold, Mercury Retrograde, one-dish meals, lavender

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) Wednesday, October 14, 2020 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day. Winter begins in 68 days Question of the Day What is the weather proverb regarding crows and rain? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is the inside of everything so mysterious? – Answer Easy Leaf Mold How to Make Leaf Mold Fallen leaves can be time-consuming to deal with, so don’t waste all that hard work by throwing them out. Use them to make precious leaf mold instead.   WATCH VIDEO   SPONSORED Year-Round Grilling Kenyon Electric Grills are safe and easy to use. Perfectly sized for family grilling and heats to 550˚F in 7 minutes! Serves up delicious flavor with no flare-ups. Apartment-approved and outdoor durable. Enjoy fresh grilled food anytime and anywhere. Proudly handcrafted in Connecticut.   LEARN MORE   Caring for Lavender How to Care for Lavender in Winter Lavender grows best outdoors, but you can also keep these aromatic gems alive over the winter. Plus, lavender is not only pretty, but also brings a sense of calm to every room. Here are some lovely lavender varieties and advice on how to overwinter lavender.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Barn Silhouettes – The Perfect Christmas Gift for Farm/Ranch Family & Friends Personalize your barn or farmhouse with a silhouette from May Wes. Our silhouettes are manufactured from ¼″ ABS plastic in our Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.A. plastic fabrication shop and hold up well to the elements. May Wes silhouettes are made for indoor or outdoor use and are an excellent way to accent your house and farm place. Shop Now!   LEARN MORE   Autumn Constellations Night Sky Map for October 2020: Constellations, Then and Now Welcome to the October Sky Map! This month, we highlight constellations. Who was the first person to record constellations? How many constellations are there? Are the constellations permanent? Let's go stargazing—with our complimentary and printable map of the night stars.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now If you're planning to, or are already taking probiotics and dealing with bloating, constipation, weight gain, or even brain fog, then read this immediately! Probiotics add good bacteria to your stomach, however they may only help temporarily because they do not get to the root cause of the problem. Most Americans have more bad bacteria than good bacteria, which can cause weight gain, junk food cravings, and even an extended belly. There is one food that feeds good bacteria and makes them take over bad bacteria, so click here to find out this one food.   LEARN MORE   Last Mercury Retrograde of 2020 Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2020 Mercury's last period of retrograde motion in 2020 lasts from October 14 to November 3! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find out.   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. The Old Farmer's Almanac makes every day special throughout the year! Make an old farmer happy, order today!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 One-Dish Dinner Recipes One-Dish Dinner Recipes We've rounded up a selection of tasty one-pot dishes. Spend less time in the kitchen cleaning up and more time enjoying your meal!    READ MORE   2021 Almanac Gardening Club Introducing The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone.   LEARN MORE   $29.97 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.