Sweet potato time, caring for black-eyed Susans, weather history

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, October 16, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( For every fog in October, a snow in the winter. –Weather folklore [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [66 days until winter begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To breed animals brew beer or cider plant aboveground crops slaughter livestock [Plan ahead! See best day for all activities.]( Question of the Day What can I use to get rid of a mildew smell in a leather bag? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day You may travel abroad in a carriage whose name read backward or forward is always the same. – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar!]( Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2024 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [Sweet Potatoes (image)]( [Sweet Potatoes]( A few sweet potato plants can produce a generous harvest of this nutritious, sweet-tasting root vegetable. Planted early in the spring, sweet potatoes are harvested in the fall. Here’s how to grow sweet potatoes—plus, discover the best varieties. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets (title)]( [Available Now: Gardening Tool Sets]( Shop our selection of gardening tool sets! Each one comes with a pruner, small cultivator, and a trowel and features a colorful design. [LEARN MORE]( [Best Sweet Potato Recipes (image)]( [Best Sweet Potato Recipes]( Sweet potatoes are versatile, nutritious, and low in calories, making for the perfect addition to any meal. Here are some delicious sweet potato recipes, including casseroles, sweet potato fries, biscuits, and a two amazing recipes added this year. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! (title)]( [Get ready for the farmer's market!]( If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes! [LEARN MORE]( [Black-eyed Susans (image)]( [Black-eyed Susans]( Beloved by pollinators, black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) generally bloom from June to August, often blanketing open fields with their golden-yellow beauty. Learn how to care for this native wildflower, when to cut it back, and how to save seeds for replanting. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What s a front pocket wallet? (title)]( [What's a front pocket wallet?]( The American Bison Front Pocket Wallet was designed to fit comfortably with a slim and lightweight build. Each wallet has a billfold and space for 6 cards. That’s plenty of storage for your cash, credit cards, and membership cards! [LEARN MORE]( [Why Is There a Hole in The Old Farmer's Almanac? (image)]( [Why Is There a Hole in The Old Farmer's Almanac?]( Why is there a hole in The Old Farmer’s Almanac? We’re talking about the punched-out hole in the upper top left corner of the book. It’s not a mistake. It’s part of our history. Enjoy learning the “hole” story! [WATCH VIDEO]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac! (title)]( [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac!]( Now in its 232nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada. Order the 2024 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [Weather History Search (image)]( [Weather History Search]( Interested in weather history? Access weather history data for dates going back to 1945! It’s both useful and fun—whether you’re planning a trip or just want to know the weather on a special date. [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](