Jade plants, arthritis remedies, salad all winter!

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, October 29, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 53 days Question of the Day Do bumblebees sting? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) is (Blank) day. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer I spot the hills With yellow balls in autumn I light the prairie cornfields Orange and tawny gold clusters And I am called pumpkins. –Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) ADVERTISEMENT Jade Plants Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoors—plus, they’re capable of living a long, long time with proper care! See how to care for your jade plant.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Got organic gardening skills? Compete to win $50,000 cash, a new Ford F-150 EV Pickup, a Kubota tractor, a Bitcoin or a small farm!   LEARN MORE   Flower Bulb Problems and Solutions Ever wondered why your bulbs didn’t flower in the spring? Or, how you can better protect bulbs from critters? Now’s the time to consider how to prevent problems. See 20 tips on avoiding bulb problems and planting bulbs properly so that they bloom year after year!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now If you’re taking probiotics and dealing with bloating, constipation, weight gain, or even brain fog, read this immediately! Probiotics add good bacteria to your stomach; however, they may only help temporarily. Most Americans have more bad bacteria than good. There is one food that feeds good bacteria and takes over bad bacteria, click here to find out this one food.   LEARN MORE   Grow Your Own Salads Indoors All Winter Seriously, it’s not that hard to grow salad all winter long. Lettuce and greens are perfect for growing in containers for fresh, tender, delicious leaves—plus, no weeds or pests! Here’s how to grow lettuce and salad greens for winter salads!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! Spend a year with the Moon! “Photos ARE gorgeous! Love knowing the name and background of each Full Moon. And every month includes the ‘Best Days To’ plus a full table of ‘Best Days’ in the back of the calendar. Exactly as described - glad I purchased.” -Tracey Uhthoff   LEARN MORE   Pumpkin Spice Cookies Soft and fragrant, our Pumpkin Spice Cookies are wonderful “as is” or with the cream cheese filling.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Weather Calendar is Available Now! The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage. Plus, discover curious events in weather history like George Washington’s Hurricane, the day that brown snow fell in New England, and more. Enjoy reliable weather knowledge and classic folklore in your 2022 Weather Calendar!   LEARN MORE   Natural Remedies for Arthritis If you feel pain and stiffness in your joints caused by inflammation, see our natural remedies for arthritis—plus, tips regarding which foods to eat and not to eat in order to alleviate inflammation.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Dazzling Suncatchers Made in New Hampshire! Hang these stunning suncatchers in your window! These suncatchers were hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in NH.     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