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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, October 5, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Many are the stars I see, Yet in my eye, no star like thee. —18th-century English verse [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [77 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - begin logging - breed animals - brew beer or cider - plant aboveground crops - slaughter livestock [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day What kind of car was James Dean driving when he was killed in 1955? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day My first is company; my second shuns company; my third assembles company; my whole amuses company. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order the 2025 Old Farmer s Almanac (title)]( [Order the 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac]( Now in its 233nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the best-selling annual in the United States. Order the 2025 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [All About the REAL Betelgeuse, the Strangest Star (image)]( [All About the REAL Betelgeuse, the Strangest Star]( You may have heard about the new Beetlejuice movie. It’s just in time for the seasonal return of the star for which it’s named—Betelgeuse! This monstrous, ultrabright star marks the shoulder of the well-known Orion the Hunter, so you can easily spot it! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our readers love this calendar! (title)]( [Our readers love this calendar!]( Our Gardening Calendar has always been a reader favorite. Here’s what one reader had to say: “I just love this calendar! I’ve been getting it for at least 10 years if not more and buying ones for all my gardening friends for a Christmas gift…” - Michele [LEARN MORE]( [The Greatest Weather Prediction of All Time (image)]( [The Greatest Weather Prediction of All Time]( Forecasting genius or just good luck? Read on for the tale of an eerily accurate prediction for October 5 from back in the day. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Your Guide to a Flowering Future! (title)]( [Your Guide to a Flowering Future!]( 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]( [Deer-Resistant Plants, Flowers, and Shrubs: Deer-Proof Your Garden! (image)]( [Deer-Resistant Plants, Flowers, and Shrubs: Deer-Proof Your Garden!]( Oh, dear! Do you have problems with deer eating your garden plants? See our list of deer-resistant plants to encourage Bambi to walk on by. Think salvia, sweet alyssum, snapdragons, poppies, globe amaranth, lantana, and cleome. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window! (title)]( [Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window!]( The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes! [LEARN MORE]( [Bird Sounds: House Sparrow (image)]( [Bird Sounds: House Sparrow]( The humble House Sparrow, a common sight in our backyards and bustling cityscapes, is often overlooked despite its fascinating story. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis! (title)]( [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis!]( Get expert tips on growing cannabis, creative container gardening ideas, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [Autumn Chutney (image)]( [Autumn Chutney]( This simple recipe for Autumn Chutney uses pantry staples you likely have on hand. Serve it over a holiday ham or roast turkey. [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](