Persimmon seed weather predictions, storing bulbs, green tomatoes

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, October 4, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The trees are in their autumn beauty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirrors a still sky. –William Butler Yeats, Irish poet (1865–1939) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [78 days until winter begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day Is there something I can do in the garden this fall to control bugs that will eat my vegetables next season? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day My first is company; my second shuns company; my third assembles company; my whole amuses company. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Grab ‘n’ Go (title)]( [Grab ‘n’ Go]( Elbows itchin’, leaves turning up — there’s plenty of ways to guess the weather. Our best guess? Bring our Grab Jacket just in case. Lightweight and portable, yet warm and wind-resistant. [LEARN MORE]( [Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed (image)]( [Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed]( Folklore has it that persimmon seeds predict winter weather. How does this work? We’ll show you how to predict the weather with nothing more than a persimmon seed! Plus, enjoy recipes for persimmon pudding and persimmon bread. [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]( [Persimmon Bread (image)]( [Persimmon Bread]( Every tried Persimmon Bread? These bright orange fruits are harvested in September and October. The sweet jelly-like bulb is perfect for baking in breads and puddings. If you can’t find persimmons, substitute 1 cup of canned pumpkin. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! 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