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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Ruffling the colors of the forest leaves,  The winds make music as they come and go.  –John Critchley Prince (1808–66) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 74 days until winter begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: go camping prune to encourage growth straighten hair Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day I’d like to give ‘Paper White’ narcissi as Christmas gifts. When is the best time to plant my bulbs? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why did the doughnut visit the dentist?  – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Harvest the Savings in Our Gardening for All Sale! Save 20% on garden products when you spend $50+. Get your Hori Hori Knives, aprons, and more before frost hits!   LEARN MORE   Is There a Meteor Shower Tonight? 2024 Meteor Showers Calendar: Times and Dates The Draconids Meteor Shower kicks off tonight! They aren’t one of the bigger shows of the year, but they do mark the start of a busy season of meteor showers. After the Draconids, a shower happens every one to two weeks until late December.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Perfect Companion to the Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights!   LEARN MORE   How to Grow Sage Plants: The Complete Guide Garden sage is easy to grow—and a wonderful culinary herb! How do you use sage? Flavor meat and bean dishes (including that Thanksgiving stuffing!). Mix into salads! See how to plant, grow, and harvest sage.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Blooming designs for your kitchen! Explore our newest selection of kitchen aprons. Each one features a bright floral design, with an adjustable neck strap for a comfy fit.    LEARN MORE   2024 Frost Dates Calculator When is your first fall frost? Just punch your zip code or postal code into our 2024 Frost Dates Calculator for the United States and Canada to see frost dates for your location.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spectacular lunar photography! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today!   LEARN MORE   How to Build a Cold Frame Cold frames let you extend the growing season by protecting tender vegetables from frost. We’ll show you how to make a simple cold frame and use it to protect your plants this season.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Bigger Text, Same Almanac—Meet the Easy-To-Read Edition! Big News! The Old Farmer’s Almanac now comes in an Easy-To-Read edition. With larger text and whiter pages, it’s a more comfortable way to enjoy the classic. Get your 2025 edition today!   LEARN MORE   Pumpkin Pickles These pumpkin pickles are a nice change from the usual sweet pumpkin treats. They make a great pairing with a cheese plate and add color to any autumn meal.    READ MORE    ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version