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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 77 days Question of the Day Why do people say "The devil is beating his wife" to describe a rainstorm that occurs while the Sun is shining? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Tarheel State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer In October dung your field, And your land its wealth shall yield. Dry your barley in October, Or you'll always be sober. –Proverb ADVERTISEMENT 20 Plants and Flowers for Fall Containers Summer’s over! Time to breathe some new life into your landscape with fresh fall containers. Remove those tired summer annuals that have finally given up the ghost and replace them with something new and cold hardy. Here’s a list of cool-weather plants for those fall containers.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 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   Daffodils Daffodils and other spring bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes! Find all our tips on planting daffodil bulbs, caring for daffodils, and what to do after they flower.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Farm To Table Gifts Surprise someone with one of our unique gifts this season. We offer a variety of delicious foods that are grown sustainably on family farms: Cheese from Vermont cows, coffee beans from the rainforest, Georgia Peaches, Florida citrus, and much more.   LEARN MORE   Daylight Saving Time 2021: When Does the Time Change? Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2:00 A.M. At this time, clocks will "fall back" one hour, giving us more daylight in the dark autumn and winter mornings. See details about the history of "saving daylight" and why we still observe DST today. Plus, let us know what you think!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Top US Doctor: Sugar is not the problem (This Is) Digestion, Weight, Fatigue All Linked To 1 "Metabolic" Issue. Doctor Steven Gundry says you should try this!!!   LEARN MORE   Coconut Curry Pork and Cranberries Many curry dishes incorporate sweet ingredients such as raisins or bits of mango to play off the salt and spices.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Kids love it! Adults can't put it down! All of the activities and topics in this award-winning series are specially selected and developed for kids—and people who are kids at heart!   LEARN MORE   Plants With Seeds to Feed the Birds Let's not be in a hurry to cut down plants that have interesting seed heads in the fall. The birds fully appreciate having a smorgasbord of seeds to choose from and we love watching them! Listed here are 12 plants that have great seed heads for birds which I came across on my walk.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT A daily planner filled with fun facts and cheerful illustrations! "It's been several years, and I still look forward to ordering this wonderful calendar annually … It's terrific, from cover to cover. Thank you for this planner … a diary, and so much more." –Sheila   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