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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, October 12, 2024 Approach trouble as you would a mule. Look it in the face.  —The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1894 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 70 days until winter begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: castrate animals Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Is the soil under oak and pine trees always extremely acid? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is it hard to have a conversation with a goat around? – 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   The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth Have you heard the story of “The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth”? Read on for the charming tale.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Gather 'Round: The Apron That Means Business! Harvest in style with our durable denim gathering apron! Featuring a spacious pocket and adjustable drawstring, it’s perfect for collecting fruits and veggies, adorned with a vintage Almanac logo.   LEARN MORE   National Farmer's Day 2024 National Farmer’s Day, October 12, is a day to honor hardworking farmers. Find out more about this day, as well as longtime harvest festivals from around this time—from “Harvest Home” to Michaelmas. Plus, we suggest a few ways to support your local farmer (if you wish to).    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Become a Container Gardening Pro! The Container Gardener’s Handbook unveils the secrets to growing delicious veggies, dazzling flowers, and lush herbs in even the tiniest spaces. Discover expert tips for container selection, soil mixes, watering, and more!   LEARN MORE   20 Plants and Flowers for Fall Containers What to put in a planter for fall? Cool weather calls for really cool plants! Here's a list of 20 plants and flowers for fall containers!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Keep an eye on the sky! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. Order today!   LEARN MORE   How to Grow Horseradish: The Complete Guide It's time to get a little spicy! Fall is a great time to dig your horseradish roots! Learn how to harvest and process the roots for the best flavor.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Reduce your kitchen waste! Explore our collection of eco-friendly Swedish Dishcloths! They’re antibacterial and safe to use on nearly any surface.   LEARN MORE   Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Our Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are super moist, spiced perfectly, and very seasonal! You can eat the cakes without filling, but we make a maple cream cheese filling, which nicely complements the flavor of the pumpkin spice cake.    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