Christmas cactus, hydrangea care, pumpkin recipes!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Tuesday, October 17, 2023]( When breezes are soft and skies are fair, I steal an hour from study and care, And hie me away to the woodland scene, Where wanders the stream with the waters of green. –William Cullen Bryant, American poet (1794–1878) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [65 days until winter begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin diet to gain weight breed animals brew beer or cider plant aboveground crops slaughter livestock [Plan ahead! See best day for all activities.]( Question of the Day Can I use pine needles as a plant cover in my garden throughout the winter? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What key is the hardest to turn? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Available Now: The 2024 Almanacs! (title)]( [Available Now: The 2024 Almanacs!]( It’s time to ship the 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Christmas Cactus (image)]( [Christmas Cactus]( The Christmas cactus is a long-lasting holiday plant (move over, poinsettias!) that flowers in winter with colorful, tubular flowers in pink or lilac colors. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Do you like to plan ahead like us? (title)]( [Do you like to plan ahead like us?]( The 2024 Almanac calendars are here! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [Hydrangeas (image)]( [Hydrangeas]( With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm from summer to fall. See our Hydrangea Growing Guide for information on how to care for these flowering shrubs, including pruning and winter protection. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Need a great gift for a gardener? (title)]( [Need a great gift for a gardener?]( Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design. [LEARN MORE]( [15 Favorite Pumpkin Recipes: Both Sweet and Savory! (image)]( [15 Favorite Pumpkin Recipes: Both Sweet and Savory!]( What can you make with pumpkins? Where do we start?! This orange fall vegetable is incredibly versatile, nutritious, and delicious! It’s perfect for not just pies, breads, muffins, and cakes, but so much more! Think pumpkin soups, pumpkin pastas, and even pumpkin pickles. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Assemble the beauty of nature! (title)]( [Assemble the beauty of nature!]( Relax and pass the time on a rainy day with one of our nature-inspired puzzles! Choose from a selection that includes vintage vegetables, garden wonders, and a rainbow of birds. [LEARN MORE]( [Salt for Preventive Health and Natural Remedies (image)]( [Salt for Preventive Health and Natural Remedies]( Try these preventive health measures using salt, a historically important food that can act as a great natural remedy. Salt is inexpensive and it has many uses in a frugal household. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Treat yourself to a new coffee mug! (title)]( [Treat yourself to a new coffee mug!]( Find your new favorite mug at the Old Farmer’s Store! We offer a wide selection featuring bontanic designs for gardeners, birders, and fans of the outdoors! [LEARN MORE]( [Full Moon Names for 2023 (image)]( [Full Moon Names for 2023]( Why is the Moon called that? Here’s the official guide to every traditional full Moon name of the year from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Learn the special meaning behind the names—from January’s Wolf Moon to December’s Cold Moon. [READ MORE]( [Amazon Alexa]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [Google Home]( “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS 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]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View More Products from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. Is Daily too much, [switch to weekly](? *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](