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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, October 1, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 81 days Question of the Day Can you cut green mold off longhorn cheese and eat the non-moldy part? – Answer Puzzle of the Day When is 2 and 2 not equal to 4? – Answer A birdnote sounding here and there, A bloom, where leaves are brown and sober, Warm noons, and nights with frosty air, And loaded wagons say, October. –Thomas Stephens Collier (1842–93) ADVERTISEMENT The Month of October 2021: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore In October, autumn comes into full swing. Let’s get in the fall mood! Learn why this month is called October, which holidays to look out for, what to do in the garden, what to bake in the kitchen, when to see the full Hunter’s Moon, and more!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT If Your Dog Eats Grass (Do This Everyday) If you have noticed your dog having lower energy, redness inside the ears, bad breath, or their poop smells very bad then these could be warning signs of something serious.   Click here to find out right more…   LEARN MORE   October Birth Flowers Both of the October birth flowers—marigolds and cosmos—are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. Learn the symbolism behind each flower!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I get gardening wit and wisdom all year long? The 2022 Gardening Calendar offers friendly reminders on when to start perusing seed catalogs or planting summer-flowering bulbs, inspiring quotations from poets and public figures, growing advice on favorite plants like forsythia and rhubarb, tips on getting rid of pests, and folklore for predicting how the weather will affect your garden.    LEARN MORE   Best Days Timetable With our 2021 Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's an easy way to gather my harvest? Gather and rinse fruits and vegetables easily with the Garden Hod! Born of pure ingenuity, our Garden Hod harvest basket reflects the very best of farmers’ long tradition of functional art, craftsmanship, and utility.    LEARN MORE   Monthly Horoscope for October Here’s your monthly horoscope for October 2021. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Our 2022 Daily Planner doubles as a diary, monthly calendar, and address book! “This calendar is incomparable. I have a huge stack of them from previous years, and they serve as diaries as well as calendars. Through the years I’ve tried others, and for me, nothing came close.” –Susan   LEARN MORE   Gardening Tips & Tasks What to do in the garden this month? Check our regional to-do list just for you!  For all 12 months of the year, we’ve put together suggestions and gardening tips specifically for your region of the country.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Learn full Moon meanings with the 2022 Moon Calendar! Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite, including monthly full Moon names and meanings. Now shipping!   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