Yellow jackets in fall, October horoscope, marigolds, best days

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, October 2, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( A birdnote sounding here and there, A bloom, where leaves are brown and sober, Warm noons, and nights with frosty air, And loaded wagons say, October. –Thomas Stephens Collier (1842–93) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [80 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( Question of the Day I live in Chicago and have Stargazer lilies in large plastic containers. How should I winterize them? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How do you fix a jack-o’-lantern? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Kids love it! (title)]( [Kids love it!]( The new 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]( [Yellowjackets: Take the Sting Out of Fall! (image)]( [Yellowjackets: Take the Sting Out of Fall!]( Seemingly out of nowhere, yellowjackets come at you and strike at blazing speed. Their venom hurts like the devil. Do yellowjackets die after they sting? How do you treat their stings? What do you do if there’s a nest in the yard or garden? [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The best way to organize your time, no batteries required! (title)]( [The best way to organize your time, no batteries required!]( This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day! [LEARN MORE]( [Best Days Calendar (image)]( [Best Days Calendar]( See the Best Days for the month. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2023 Best Days calendar lists when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more activities. [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]( [Monthly Horoscope for October 2023 (image)]( [Monthly Horoscope for October 2023]( Your October 2023 monthly horoscope predictions are here! See at-a-glance horoscopes for all 12 zodiac signs by longtime Almanac astrologist Celeste Longacre. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join an Almanac club today! (title)]( [Join an Almanac club today!]( Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications! [LEARN MORE]( [October Birth Flowers: Marigolds and Cosmos (image)]( [October Birth Flowers: Marigolds and Cosmos]( Marigolds and cosmos are both easy to grow and provide color in the garden until the first frost of the fall. Their rich history and long-held symbolism make marigolds and cosmos plants that are meaningful in so many ways. Learn more about these two popular flowers!  [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! (title)]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. [LEARN MORE]( [October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline (image)]( [October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline]( We admit it. We adore opals. The captivating play of colors inside a single gem is magical. How does this phenomenon happen? Learn more about opals, including their meaning and symbolism. [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]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the 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]( [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* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](