Yom Kippur | plant your trees now! | fall recipes

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, October 11, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The trees are in their autumn beauty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirrors a still sky. —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [71 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - castrate animals [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day How can I get makeup, including lipstick and face powder, out of rugs and off painted walls? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day On what kind of ships do students study? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [The Old Farmer s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10, Is Loved by All! (title)]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10, Is Loved by All!]( The Almanac for Kids will bring a smile to your child’s face—after all, kids love it, adults can’t put it down, and teachers give it high marks! [LEARN MORE]( [When is Yom Kippur 2024? (image)]( [When is Yom Kippur 2024?]( Yom Kippur begins at sundown tonight! Learn more about the history and traditions of this holiday. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the calendars our readers love! (title)]( [Get the calendars our readers love!]( Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2025 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2025. [LEARN MORE]( [Tree-Planting Tips: How to Plant Trees in Fall (image)]( [Tree-Planting Tips: How to Plant Trees in Fall]( From a tree’s point of view, fall is an excellent planting time—even better than spring. Many nurseries dig bare-root plants in the fall, sell some, and store the remainder through winter. Such plants are fresher in the fall, and the selection is better. Here’s everything you need to know about… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Stylish Phone Cases by Chala Handbags (title)]( [Stylish Phone Cases by Chala Handbags]( The Xbody Cell Phone Purses feature cute and colorful designs that depict everything from your favorite woodland critters to stunning floral patterns. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Make Your Own Potting Mix for Pots and Containers (image)]( [How to Make Your Own Potting Mix for Pots and Containers]( Learn how to make your own soilless potting mix at home! Commercial bagged soils are pricey, and if you use a lot, can add up to significant costs. They also vary greatly in quality and, in some cases, their fertilizer strength can be toxic to plants and cause burns to plant roots. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Harvest the Savings in Our Gardening for All Sale! (title)]( [Harvest the Savings in Our Gardening for All Sale!]( Save 20% on garden products when you spend $50+. Get your Hori Hori Knives, aprons, and more before frost hits! [LEARN MORE]( [What Trees Should NOT Be Planted Near Your House? (image)]( [What Trees Should NOT Be Planted Near Your House?]( Are any of these badly behaving trees or shrubs near your home? Here are the worst (and best) trees to plant close to your house. Plus, we’ll explain why you don’t want trees and shrubs closing in on your home and offer general guidelines on how far away a tree needs to be. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning! (title)]( [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning!]( Have you ever seen our handwarmer mugs? Each one features a soft curve to keep your fingers warm on cool mornings. [LEARN MORE]( [Favorite Fall Recipes (image)]( [Favorite Fall Recipes]( ’Tis the season for fall flavors! Check out our favorite recipes using autumn’s harvest—apples, pumpkins, squashes, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, root vegetables, and more! Enjoy the flavors of fall with these memorable dinners, breads, desserts, and snacks. [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](