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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, September 24, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Moon tonight, Beloved . . . — Gwendolyn Bennett (1902–81) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [88 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - bake - can or pickle vegetables and fruit - graft or pollinate - make sauerkraut - plant belowground crops [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day How are marshmallows made, and where did they come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day To half your wish, add half your fear; And lo, a partner will appear. (Guess the word!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Find Your Perfect Almanac Edition! (title)]( [Find Your Perfect Almanac Edition!]( Did you know we have four versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? It’s available in the Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, Easy-to-Read Edition and Digital Edition. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Care for Hoya Plants (image)]( [How to Care for Hoya Plants]( Commonly known as trailing houseplants, hoyas are happy to grow indoors in bright light or outdoors in warmer weather. With their flowing foliage and beautiful flowers, these plants are an excellent choice to add to your list of plant must-haves. [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]( [Every Zodiac Element: Fire, Earth, Air & Water Explained (image)]( [Every Zodiac Element: Fire, Earth, Air & Water Explained]( Ever wondered why you’re drawn to certain people or situations? Or why you have specific strengths and weaknesses? The answer might lie in the elements that govern your zodiac sign. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Capture the light! (title)]( [Capture the light!]( Each suncatcher was hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in New Hampshire. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Cut an Onion (Without Crying!) (image)]( [How to Cut an Onion (Without Crying!)]( Whether you’re making a sandwich or cooking dinner, there’s a good chance that you may be chopping up onions for added flavor. Here’s how to chop an onion (without crying!) from expert cook Ken Haedrich. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Comfortable and Bursting with Color! (title)]( [Comfortable and Bursting with Color!]( Explore our newest selection of kitchen aprons. Each one features a bright floral design, with an adjustable neck strap for a comfy fit. [LEARN MORE]( [Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Folklore (image)]( [Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Folklore]( Can animals predict the weather? Do squirrels know when a storm is coming? Do cows lie down before rain? Can ladybugs predict how cold the weather will be? Observe animals, and you’ll see that they, too, have their own ways of predicting the weather. Enjoy fun folklore about animal … [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]( [Pumpkin Spice Cookies (image)]( [Pumpkin Spice Cookies]( Soft and fragrant, our Pumpkin Spice Cookies are wonderful “as is” or with the cream cheese filling. [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](