Marigolds, mulled apple cider, how to compost

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [apple harvest] When on the ground red apples lie In piles like jewels shining, And redder still on old stone walls Are leaves of woodbine twining. –Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85) [Friday, October 4, 2019]( 277th day of the year [Winter begins in 79 days]( Liev Schreiber (actor) was born on this day in 1967. Gordon Cooper (astronaut who circled the globe 22 times in 34 hours and 20 minutes and became the first astronaut in a space flight of more than 24 hours. He was also the first astronaut to sleep in space, and he successfully carried out a beacon ... died on this day in 2004. Question of the Day What is the best way to rid a pantry of moths? [Answer]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar]( [Marigolds (image)]( Growing Marigolds [Marigolds]( No annual is more cheerful or easier to grow than the marigold. These flowers are the spendthrifts among annuals, bringing a wealth of gold, copper, and brass into our summer and autumn gardens. The flower’s popularity probably derives in part from its ability to bloom brightly all summer long. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Heart Surgeon: Throw Out Your Olive Oil Now (Here’s Why)]( Did you know that buying the wrong olive oil could be putting you and your family’s health at risk? Several brands are made up of artificial ingredients that can lead to dry skin, achy muscles and joints, weight gain, and even heart problems. Learn More… [LEARN MORE]( [The Perfect Compost Recipe | How to Get Your Compost Heap Cooking! (image)]( How to Compost [The Perfect Compost Recipe | How to Get Your Compost Heap Cooking!]( Compost is the very best food you can give to the plants in your garden. However, making really great compost requires the right mix of ingredients. This video demonstrates how to mix greens and browns with air and moisture to produce good compost. [WATCH VIDEO]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar]( Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Shipping now. Buy more than one and save. [LEARN MORE]( $9.99 [Mulled Apple Cider (image)]( Mulled Apple Cider [Mulled Apple Cider]( Hot apple cider fills the house with a delicious fragrance. Make it for brunch or a holiday such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. [READ MORE]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar]( Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar. [LEARN MORE]( $14.99 [Simona's Challah (image)]( Challah Recipe [Simona's Challah]( Challah is the traditional Jewish Sabbath and Holiday bread. It is rich with eggs, slightly sweet, and a little spongy inside.  [READ MORE]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar]( A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.   [LEARN MORE]( $14.99 [The Beauty of Gleaning (image)]( Gleaning. A Metaphor for Life. [The Beauty of Gleaning]( As harvest time wraps up, most gardeners will “glean” the last stragglers—the tiny zucchini struggling, a malformed carrot. This act of “gleaning” is also a metaphor for life. [READ MORE]( [The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar]( Loaded with stunning photos, lunar lore, and more!  [LEARN MORE]( $10.99 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( 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]( 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](. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.