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The trees are in their autumn beauty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirrors a still sky. —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) | | | Question of the Day How can I get makeup, including lipstick and face powder, out of rugs and off painted walls? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day On what kind of ships do students study? – Answer | | When is Yom Kippur 2024? Yom Kippur begins at sundown tonight! Learn more about the history and traditions of this holiday. | | | | Tree-Planting Tips: How to Plant Trees in Fall From a tree’s point of view, fall is an excellent planting time—even better than spring. Many nurseries dig bare-root plants in the fall, sell some, and store the remainder through winter. Such plants are fresher in the fall, and the selection is better. Here’s everything you need to know about… | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Stylish Phone Cases by Chala Handbags The Xbody Cell Phone Purses feature cute and colorful designs that depict everything from your favorite woodland critters to stunning floral patterns. | | How to Make Your Own Potting Mix for Pots and Containers Learn how to make your own soilless potting mix at home! Commercial bagged soils are pricey, and if you use a lot, can add up to significant costs. They also vary greatly in quality and, in some cases, their fertilizer strength can be toxic to plants and cause burns to plant roots. | | | | What Trees Should NOT Be Planted Near Your House? Are any of these badly behaving trees or shrubs near your home? Here are the worst (and best) trees to plant close to your house. Plus, we’ll explain why you don’t want trees and shrubs closing in on your home and offer general guidelines on how far away a tree needs to be. | | | | Favorite Fall Recipes ’Tis the season for fall flavors! Check out our favorite recipes using autumn’s harvest—apples, pumpkins, squashes, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, root vegetables, and more! Enjoy the flavors of fall with these memorable dinners, breads, desserts, and snacks. | | | | | | | | Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. | | | | Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! | | | | | 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 | | | | |
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