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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, September 13, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [9 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - harvest aboveground crops - set posts or pour concrete [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day When was the planet Uranus discovered and by whom? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Emblem of majesty am I, which “shows force of temporal power,” but twist me about and I become a thing which makes even monarchs cower. (What word fits the first clue, but when rearranged, fits the second?) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! (title)]( [Get ready for the farmer's market!]( If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! [LEARN MORE]( [Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th (image)]( [Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th]( It’s Friday the 13th! How did this infamous superstition even begin? Why exactly is this day often associated with good or bad luck? Learn some fun and freaky facts. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: 2025 Gardening Calendars! (title)]( [Shipping Now: 2025 Gardening Calendars!]( The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar. Our readers love its friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Beets: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Beets: The Complete Guide]( A staple in our gardens, beets grow easily in spring and fall, and you won’t have to wait long to harvest their tasty roots. Enjoy their green tops, too—they’re a dual-purpose crop. Learn all you need to know about growing beets—from planting to harvest. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2025 Almanac! (title)]( [Be the first to get your 2025 Almanac!]( Now in its 233nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the best-selling almanac in the United States. Order the 2025 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Turnips: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Turnips: The Complete Guide]( Turnips are cool-weather root vegetables that can be grown in both spring and fall. They mature quickly, and the bright greens and roots can both be enjoyed. Learn more about this ancient root vegetable—all the way from planting to harvesting. [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]( [How to Make Flavored Vinegars (image)]( [How to Make Flavored Vinegars]( Vinegars flavored with fruits, sprigs of herbs, or fiery peppers are so beautiful—adding great taste and interest to entrées and salads. Forget those overpriced flavored vinegars (which are often synthetic). [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dig Into Container Gardening! (title)]( [Dig Into Container Gardening!]( Perfect for brand-new and experienced gardeners alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook promises bountiful harvests and captivatingly colorful arrangements in pots—the ultimate small-space gardens. [LEARN MORE]( [Grandma’s Pickled Beets (image)]( [Grandma’s Pickled Beets]( Grandmother Lida Quinn’s Pickled Beets is a classic recipe, offering the perfect combination of sweet and sour tastes. Don’t take our word for it: Grandma’s Pickled Beets won first place at five different Ozark Empire Fairs! [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](