Low-care houseplants, spooky skies, bats and spiders

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [candle] The hosts of lovers, young in death, Go seeking down the world to-night, Remembering faces, warmth and breath— And they shall seek till it is light. –Hortense King Flexner (1885–1973) [Tuesday, October 30, 2018]( 303rd day of the year [Winter begins in 52 days]( Andrea Mitchell (newscaster) was born on this day in 1946. Al Molinaro (actor) died on this day in 2015. Question of the Day I have heard that a rainbow is actually a full circle if you're looking down on it from the sky. Is there any truth to this? [Answer]( [2019 Calendars > Learn More]( [Spooky Sky: We Dare You to Go Out! (image)]( Autumn's Dark Skies [Spooky Sky: We Dare You to Go Out!]( The Sun is setting earlier and earlier: It’s really dark. The leaves are dropping quickly now, so barren branches now tremble in the wind. And yes, even that wind is generally stronger during the cold months. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [How To Fix Your Fatigue And Get More Energy]( Did you know that some foods marketed as superfoods might be draining your energy, making you fatigued, causing you to gain weight, and lowering your metabolism? Many “super food” companies have expensive lobbyists who convince lawmakers to allow them to advertise these foods as “health foods.” [LEARN MORE]( [Low-Light, Low-Care Houseplants (image)]( Low-Care Houseplants [Low-Light, Low-Care Houseplants]( Less water, less light, and less care. If you’re like most people, you have little time to fuss with plants yet you love the character and style that houseplants bring to indoor settings. Perhaps you don’t have that perfect sunny window? Not a worry. Plants with foliage color or those that flower in low light are the most carefree way to get a lush effect. [READ MORE]( [Alpaca Fleece Socks]( The cure for cold feet! Alpaca socks are soft, luxurious, and warmer than sheep’s wool. Choose from active outdoor and extreme cold styles. [LEARN MORE]( $21.95-$24.95 [Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds (image)]( Gorgeous Gourds [Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds]( There are lots of “gourdgeous” gourds available for decorating this time of year and I get many questions about growing and curing them. [READ MORE]( [Etched Porcelain Night Lights]( Porcelain artwork that comes alive with detail and shadow when lit from behind! [LEARN MORE]( $29.99 [Welcome the Least-Loved Critters (image)]( Bats, Snakes, and Spiders [Welcome the Least-Loved Critters]( It turns out that there are some garden “pests” that you should welcome with open arms. Some creepy creatures can be great garden helpers. [READ MORE]( [Scented Room Sprays]( Change the ambiance of a room in an instant with our lusciously fragrant room sprays! [LEARN MORE]( $9.97 [DIY Halloween Makeup Ideas Using Common Pantry Items (image)]( Scary Halloween Makeup [DIY Halloween Makeup Ideas Using Common Pantry Items]( Greeting trick-or-treaters on Halloween? Or, have your own little devil?  Here are easy Halloween makeup ideas using items right from the pantry or medicine cabinet. No need to make a last-minute run to a party store. [READ MORE]( [The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar]( For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena.  [LEARN MORE]( $9.99 QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( New to this newsletter? It’s free! [Sign up here.]( You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. You can [change your email address here]( *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Visit our Web site Help page]( to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our [Terms of Use](. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.