Tulips, all about gourds, peanut brittle

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, October 17, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 65 days Question of the Day In golf, why do they use the words birdie and eagle? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first is irrational, my second is rational, my third is mechanical, and my whole is scientifical. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – Answer Bright yellow, red and orange, The leaves come down in hosts; The trees are Indian princes, But soon they'll turn to ghosts. –William Allingham (1824–89) ADVERTISEMENT Tulips Long live the tulip! These brightly colored jewels should be planted in the fall so that they can brighten our days in early spring. We truly look forward to seeing those blue-green leaves start to emerge as the Earth awakens from its winter sleep! Here are our tips on how to plant and care for ...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Fun recipes to make with kids! The brand-new Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids includes delightful recipes to make with your kiddos! Try Baked Potato Mice or Banana Sushi when you order your copy of the Almanac for Kids!   LEARN MORE   Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds You can find fun gourds at markets in the fall. So what’s with these bumpy, weird-looking squash? Are pumpkins a gourd? Can you eat a gourd? How do you grow gourds? See different types of “gourdgeous” gourds—from bottle gourds to snake gourds to luffas.    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   Saving Gladiolus In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, however, they would freeze and die. Gladiolus can be saved, though, if placed in the root cellar and replanted in the spring. Here’s how.   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   5 Tips to Keep Pumpkins from Rotting Carving a pumpkin for Halloween? Find out how long pumpkins last before rotting, 5 tips to make carved pumpkins last longer, and more pumpkin carving advice!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Bee Happy with Delightful Spatulas! These lovely spatulas feature a two-sided design based on the watercolor images of artist Annie Quigley, with friendly bees and beauitul flowers.   LEARN MORE   Peanut Brittle Simple, yet delicious, this peanut brittle is a tasty classic. For variety, mix in a cup of almonds with the peanuts!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Everyday Calendar can bring a smile to your face every day! “Love this little calendar; I keep it on my kitchen counter, and with my morning coffee read the info for the day to my husband and our dog … They love it, too.” –Annette Caforio   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