Houseplant care, banish rats and rodents, October sky

Your DAILY newsletter from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, October 2, 2021]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [Winter begins in 80 days]( Question of the Day Why does the Moon look so much bigger on the horizon than it does once it has risen higher in the sky? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Often we are covered with wisdom and wit, and oft with a cloth where the dinner guests sit; In beauty around you and over your head, we are countless, though numbered when bound to be read. (What is being described?) – [Answer]( [pumpkins] Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves! –Humbert Wolfe (1886–1940) ADVERTISEMENT [2022 Almanac]( [3 Steps to Banish Rats and Mice from Your Shed, Barn, and Farm (image)]( [3 Steps to Banish Rats and Mice from Your Shed, Barn, and Farm]( Raise your hands! 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(title)]( [Houseplant Care Guide (image)]( [Houseplant Care Guide]( Keep your houseplants happy and healthy! From knowing how often to water to providing the correct amount of light, here are tips to ensure that your indoor plants not only stay alive, but thrive. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Taking one day at a time has never been more fun!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022 Everyday Calendar lets you start each day learning something new: For example, What is “eigengrau”? What food can you use to soothe the itch of a mosquito bite? The answers to these questions and many more are in the Everyday Calendar! [LEARN MORE]( [Taking one day at a time has never been more fun! (title)]( [Night Sky for October 2021 (image)]( [Night Sky for October 2021]( Welcome to the Almanac’s Sky Watch for October 2021. With the autumnal equinox, the seasons have turned and we’ll enjoy darker night skies ahead—great for seeing some really bright planets and meteor showers! 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