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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, September 9, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The low sandy beach and the thin scrub pine, The wide reach of bay and the long sky line, — O, I am far from home! — George Santayana (1863–1952) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [13 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 diet to gain weight - go camping - prune to encourage growth - straighten hair [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Where does Ugli fruit come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Lone Star State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Composting Basics for Beginners (title)]( [Composting Basics for Beginners]( Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Check out our beginner’s guide to composting! Learn the basics, choose the right method, and start transforming waste into rich soil to boost your garden’s growth. [LEARN MORE]( [How Cranberries Are Grown, Plus More Fun Facts (image)]( [How Cranberries Are Grown, Plus More Fun Facts]( Ever wonder how cranberries grow—and where cranberry bogs can be found? This tart berry can be grown in your backyard, too. It’s one crop that shouldn’t bog down any gardener! Learn more about increasing cranberries, plus ten fun facts about this beautifully vivid superfruit. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect book for budding minds! (title)]( [The perfect book for budding minds!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Sedum: The Complete Stonecrop Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Sedum: The Complete Stonecrop Guide]( Sedums have it all! This perennial plant has succulent green foliage and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall. It’s easy to care for and beloved by pollinators, too! Here’s how to grow sedum in your garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Assemble the beauty of nature! (title)]( [Assemble the beauty of nature!]( Relax and pass the time on a rainy day with one of our nature-inspired puzzles! Choose from a selection that includes vintage vegetables, garden wonders, and a rainbow of birds. [LEARN MORE]( [Less Noise and More Quiet Time Boosts Health (image)]( [Less Noise and More Quiet Time Boosts Health]( Your body needs peace and quiet time for good health. Learn more about the physical and emotional benefits of turning down the noise. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [32 In-Depth Flower Profiles and MORE! (title)]( [32 In-Depth Flower Profiles and MORE!]( We love to share our passion for gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. It contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. [LEARN MORE]( [Is That Poison Oak? Identification and Treatment (image)]( [Is That Poison Oak? Identification and Treatment]( “Leaves of three, let it be!” “Hairy vine, no friend of mine!” Learn how to spot poison oak, tell the difference between poison oak and poison ivy, and treat a poison oak rash. [READ MORE]( 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]( [Cranberry Waldorf Salad (image)]( [Cranberry Waldorf Salad]( Our Cranberry Waldorf Salad is a twist on the traditional all-American fruit and nut salad made of fresh apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes. We’ve simply added colorful cranberries! It’s a great complement to turkey or roast pork. The mayonnaise is optional. [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]( Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( 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](