Soil amendments, pretzel treat, why the Hunter Moon is unique

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 62 days Question of the Day How do you remove scorch marks left by an iron on a carpet? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is everyone doing at the same time? – Answer The white chrysanthemums and asters star The frosty silence. –Alice Wellington Rollins (1847–97) ADVERTISEMENT Improving Your Garden with Organic Soil Amendments By using organic soil amendments, you can turn poor garden soil into a nutrient-rich paradise. What do we mean by “soil amendments”? What are some great soil amendments? Here is a brief overview listing some of the best amendments for your garden!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT THE TASTE RATS AND HOUSE MICE JUST DIE FOR!® Rodents in your barn aren’t up to anything good. Put an end to feed contamination and waste, damage to equipment and electrical wiring, and risk of serious disease. It’s time to take action with Just One Bite® II rodent bait!   LEARN MORE   In-Garden Composting When you’re cutting back the yard and garden, make use of all that extra organic matter! Try “in situ composting” or “in-garden composting.”   WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT How To Entirely Empty Your Bowels Every Morning - Top Surgeon Explains How Dr. Steven Gundry Reveals How To Defeat The War In Your Stomach. Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   What Makes the Hunter's Moon Special? This year, the full Hunter’s Moon rises on Wednesday, October 20! This is one of the two full Moons that enjoy an official astronomical name. So, will it be bigger, brighter, and redder? Here’s all you need to know!   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   Pumpkin Spice Mix Recipe This homemade pumpkin spice recipe takes just minutes to mix up—with several ingredients that you may already have in your pantry! Then add this fragrant mix to pies, pancakes, roasted fall veggies, lattes, oatmeal—and even your carved pumpkin!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's the perfect gift for gardeners? Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud!      LEARN MORE   Halloween Pretzel Treat For Halloween, top these tasty pretzel treats with candy corn or orange, black, and yellow M&Ms!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I find timeless advice, funny riddles, and fascinating history? Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more! Every day is “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”   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