Which 3 holidays are today?, growing dry beans, Native American gardening

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, October 9, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Where winds come sweet from the wild-rose briers And the smoke of the far-off prairies fires; Yellow her hair as the golden rod, And brown her cheeks as the prairie sod. –Emily Pauline Johnson, Canadian Indian poet, (1861–1913) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [73 days until winter begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To dry fruit, vegetables, or meat prune to discourage growth [Plan ahead! See best day for all activities.]( Question of the Day How much is a rick of firewood? Is it half a cord? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How does a pig write home? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Howl at the Moon! 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[LEARN MORE]( [10 Traditional Native American Gardening Techniques (image)]( [10 Traditional Native American Gardening Techniques]( As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the Earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Companion handbooks for all gardeners! (title)]( [Companion handbooks for all gardeners!]( Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. [LEARN MORE]( [Columbus Day 2023 (image)]( [Columbus Day 2023]( Columbus Day occurs on the second Monday in October. This year, it will be observed on Monday, October 9. Why do we observe Columbus Day? Why is there controversy behind it? Here’s a brief history of the holiday. 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[LEARN MORE]( [Dry Beans (image)]( [Dry Beans]( Discover the joy of growing dry beans. We’re talking about shelling beans such as black beans and pinto beans. Thankfully, these legumes are being grown again because homegrown dried beans are great! They’re super easy to grow, packed with protein, and store for a long time. [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? 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