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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, September 10, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins. —Laurie Colwin, American writer (1944-92) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [12 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [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 Who discovered penicillin and when? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day The Green Mountain State.(Name the U.S. state!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our best greenhouse for backyard gardeners (title)]( [Our best greenhouse for backyard gardeners]( The Gro-More incorporates all the best features into one easy-to-use greenhouse that will provide you with years of service. Several sizes and options to choose from. [LEARN MORE]( [How Long Does It Take to Get to Mars? Days, Months, or Years? (image)]( [How Long Does It Take to Get to Mars? Days, Months, or Years?]( Many of us are fascinated with the idea of traveling to other worlds, especially Mars. The truth is that the solar system is constructed to give us only Mars as a suitable planet. Let’s explore how long it would take to journey to Mars and other fun space travel facts. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for more than 48 years! (title)]( [Our perennial best seller for more than 48 years!]( Order your 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Ripen, Rescue, and Use Up Bruised Tomatoes! (image)]( [How to Ripen, Rescue, and Use Up Bruised Tomatoes!]( It’s tomato harvest time! See my tips on how to encourage the ripening of tomatoes, rescue imperfect tomatoes, and what to do with all those tomatoes—from roasting to other delicious ways to enjoy! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: The 2025 Almanacs! (title)]( [Shipping Now: The 2025 Almanacs!]( It’s time to ship the 2025 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Fire Signs Explained: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius (image)]( [Fire Signs Explained: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius]( Are you passionate, warm, and creative? Your zodiac sign may be associated with fire, one of the four elements of nature (the others being Earth, Water, and Air). In this article, we’ll explain Fire signs: what they are, their traits, and their relationship with the rest of the zodiac. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Let there be light! (title)]( [Let there be light!]( Brighten up your world with our charming and stylish collection of lighting decor and night lights. Illuminate your home with joy and style! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Cabbage: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Cabbage: The Complete Guide]( Cabbage is a cool-season vegetable suited to both spring and fall planting. See our Cabbage Growing Guide with instructions on how to plant, grow, and harvest this hardy, leafy vegetable packed with vitamins! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect soap for every gardener! (title)]( [The perfect soap for every gardener!]( This bar soap combines the exfoliating power of apricot seeds and coffee grounds with the nourishing touch of shea butter—leaving your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and luxuriously soft. [LEARN MORE]( [5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage (image)]( [5 Reasons You Should Eat Cabbage]( If you haven’t eaten cabbage in a while, we urge you to look again at this healthy, unsung hero of the vegetable world. Want beautiful skin, weight loss, or a great immune system? See five great reasons to eat (and grow) cabbage! [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](