The best of winter or the worst?, we're feeling salty, the curious cast iron plant

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, August 26, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( When sun-rays crown thy pine-clad hills And summer spreads her hand, When silvern voices tune thy rills, We love thee, smiling land. –Sir Cavendish Boyle (1849–1916) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [27 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - begin a diet to lose weight - quit smoking - wean animals or children [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Are butterflies considered good luck? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Cornhusker State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Take Your Pick! (title)]( [Take Your Pick!]( Our 2025 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead. [LEARN MORE]( [The Great Winter Weather Reveal 2024 to 2025! (image)]( [The Great Winter Weather Reveal 2024 to 2025!]( Today, we unveil 2024–2025 weather predictions for 14 more states—from OHIO to TENNESSEE to the DEEP SOUTH. Will we see the best of winter—or the worst? [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What can t you do with a Hori Hori Knife? (title)]( [What can't you do with a Hori Hori Knife?]( The Hori Hori Knife is a gardening multi-tool like no other! You can sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest your vegetables with it. It’s a staff favorite at the Almanac! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Care for Cast Iron Plants (image)]( [How to Care for Cast Iron Plants]( Don't forget to season your cast iron . . . plant? Learn how to grow and care for this houseplant with a strange name and an interesting history from Victorian times. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Gardening, Weather, and Astronomy, Oh My! (title)]( [Gardening, Weather, and Astronomy, Oh My!]( Join the 1792 Society! Receive our most popular publications, online library access, and invitations to members-only events. Fuel your passion for gardening, weather, and beyond. [LEARN MORE]( [Feeling Salty! Household Uses for Salt (image)]( [Feeling Salty! Household Uses for Salt]( Salt certainly makes our food more flavorful—and it can also work to fix many of our unexpected challenges around the house. Here are some of our favorite household uses for salt. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! (title)]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Care for Aloe Vera Plants (image)]( [How to Care for Aloe Vera Plants]( Learn all about aloe vera plant care—from how to care for aloe vera to how to grow this succulent outdoors and inside your home. Aloe vera is so rewarding! The juice from its leaves has medicinal purposes and can be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What s a front pocket wallet? (title)]( [What's a front pocket wallet?]( The American Bison Front Pocket Wallet was designed to fit comfortably with a slim and lightweight build. Each wallet has a billfold and space for 6 cards. That’s plenty of storage for your cash, credit cards, and membership cards! [LEARN MORE]( [Delectable Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies (image)]( [Delectable Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies]( Dive into our Delectable Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies—where carrot cake meets playful indulgence! Soft, spiced cookies hug a creamy cream cheese filling, creating a mini-fiesta of flavors in every bite. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [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 email newsletter in the future, please [manage your preferences](. Is daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *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](