Prep your garden for winter, 5 fall crafts, growing cosmos

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, October 22, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( 'Tis all a myth that Autumn grieves, For, watch the rain among the leaves; With silver fingers dimly seen It makes each leaf a tambourine. –Samuel Minturn Peck (1854–1938) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [60 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To castrate animals [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day The autumn leaves seems to be hanging on longer than usual in my neck of the woods. Is this an indication of winter weather to come? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day A boy undertakes to put something in a playmate’s left hand which the playmate cannot possibly take in his right. What is this? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Blooming designs for your kitchen! 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How do you put your garden to bed for winter and prepare your garden for the dropping temperatures? See 10 tips for winterizing your garden beds—from covering garden soil to protecting trees and shrubs. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Can you believe it? (title)]( [Can you believe it?]( The 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac is ready to ship! You can be the first to get your copy in either paperback or hardcover. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [5 Traditional Halloween Crafts (image)]( [5 Traditional Halloween Crafts]( Enjoy these fun, traditional Halloween crafts—from apple heads to cornhusk dolls to pumpkin-seed bracelets. They’re great for the young and the young at heart! [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]( [Cosmos (image)]( [Cosmos]( Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful, daisy-like flowers that sit atop long, slender stems. Blooming from the summer through fall, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. They’re grown easily from seeds and will even survive in poor soil conditions! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Are you thinking about what to plant already? (title)]( [Are you thinking about what to plant already?]( We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. 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]( [Radishes (image)]( [Radishes]( Radishes are planted in the cool temperatures of spring and autumn, and this hardy root vegetable is ready to harvest in mere weeks. Learn how easy it is to grow radishes. 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