7 sisters on Halloween, chocolate fudge, overwintering plants

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, October 24, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 58 days Question of the Day When did the first automated teller machines (ATMs) come into use in the United States and Canada? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do men never wish to be in and yet labor hard to possess? – Answer Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. –Robert Frost (1874–1963) ADVERTISEMENT Pleiades: The Seven Sister Stars on Halloween It’s an annual autumn ritual: The reappearance of Pleiades, the glorious “Seven Sisters.” Around Halloween, they always rise in the east before 7 PM and are nicely up after 8 PM. Learn more about the Pleiades—and their connection to All Hallows’ Eve.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your 2022 Gardening Calendar is now available! A dream of flower gardens foretells great joy. Make your dream a reality with the 2022 Gardening Calendar. Advice, folklore, and gardening secrets!   LEARN MORE   How to Overwinter Your Plants and Garden Learn how to properly overwinter your garden plants to keep them protected from cold weather, wind, and snow. From herbs to geraniums to roses to tropical plants, we’ll help your plants survive the winter. They’ll thank you in the spring!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Click to read the full "Ode to a Cow"! The “Ode to a Cow” was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice reminds us to take a pause in our busy lives. Plus, it’s a quality sign made in America!   LEARN MORE   Gardening for the Birds It’s time to think about our feathered friends. It takes more than just hanging a feeder or two. Small birds eat constantly during the day and they need to be able to find food 365 days a year. Here are five tips for making your backyard more bird-friendly.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Discover how to find success in your pumpkin patch with the 2022 Almanac! The 2022 Almanac includes fascinating features on picking pumpkins and planting dazzling dahlias, glimpses into the natural world of birds and other animals, explorations of family history, and simply delicious recipes. Plus, meet a few of the farmers who grow our food!   LEARN MORE   Halloween Fudge This is the real, unadulterated chocolate fudge recipe. The candy corn is not baked into the fudge; it’s just an optional topping for a festive touch.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours! Headed out on a road trip? Need to hop on a work call? Just passing time on a rainy day at home? Sit your kids down with the Almanac for Kids and watch as they enjoy fun activities like image searches, coloring, and matching games!    LEARN MORE   How to Make a Pumpkin Seed Necklace This year, when you hollow out that Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds to make a cool and colorful necklace. Just follow these five steps.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I get country wit and wisdom all year long? Enjoy reflections on country life including observations on working in the fields, fireflies on the Fourth of July, and the hope that comes with a blooming spring in the 2022 Country Calendar, sure to bring a smile to your face with the simple joys of the country!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version