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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, October 10, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 72 days Question of the Day When and where was artificial snow for skiing introduced? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Badger State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree. I shall smile when wreaths of snow Blossom where the rose should grow; I shall sing when night’s decay Ushers in a drearier day. –Emily Brontë (1818–48) ADVERTISEMENT Raising Chickens 101: When Chickens Stop Laying Eggs What do you do when your chicken stops laying? Often, this is part of the seasonal cycle, but sometimes it could be more. Here’s what to do.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT ANOTHER Flower Bulb Giveaway! Thanks to a delightful response last week, we’ve been given 150 MORE gorgeous flower bulbs, courtesy of Flowerbulbs.com. TELL US where you’d plant them and we’ll choose 3 winners next week! Enter here.   LEARN MORE   Frost Dates Calculator What are your final spring frost dates and first fall frost dates? Just punch your zip code or postal code into our Frost Dates Calculator for the United States and Canada to see frost dates for your location (based on the nearest weather station)!     READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT This Simple Skin Fix May Surprise You If you’ve ever struggled with dry skin, rashes, age spots, or wrinkles… please pay close attention. You see: scientists have discovered the root cause of 93% of all skin problems – and it’s NOT what you think. In fact… They’ve discovered a 2-minute home remedy for more youthful skin…   LEARN MORE   Pumpkins When do you pick pumpkins form your garden? Which pumpkins are edible and which are ornamental? Learn all about choosing pumpkin varieties, planting pumpkins in time for Halloween, how pumpkins grow, when to harvest pumpkins, how to cure and store pumpkins, and how to cook pumpkins with our pumpkin...   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   Amaryllis Although amaryllis can be purchased at any stage of development, for many, the real fun is growing the flower from a bulb. Amaryllis flowers about 8 to 10 weeks after planting, in case you’d like them to bloom in time for Christmas! These big bulbs are easy to bring into bloom, and even a novice...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Delightful matchboxes - beauty in the little things! Treat yourself to delightful matchboxes from The Old Farmer’s Store! Each box contains approximately 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips, and pulling them out of your drawer feels like finding a little treasure!   LEARN MORE   Cinnamon Rolls Soft, fluffy, and delicious, make our Cinnamon Rolls the next baking challenge! Their heavenly scent will fill the kitchen.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Looking for fun facts, holiday trivia, charming jokes, and more wit and wisdom? “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