Lavender winter care, hawk watch, leaf mold, Halloween treats

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, October 21, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Fresh October brings the pheasant; Then to gather nuts is pleasant. –Sara Coleridge, English author (1802–52) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [61 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin logging harvest aboveground crops set posts or pour concrete [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day I have a strange fungus appearing in numerous spots around my mulched flower beds. It first appears as a thick, bright yellow, bubbly liquid (almost paintlike). As it dries, it forms a tan crust across the top. If it is sprayed with water, it produces small clouds of dark brown dust. What can I do to eliminate it? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How many hard-boiled eggs can a man eat on an empty stomach? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Take Your Pick! (title)]( [Take Your Pick!]( Our 2024 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Care for Lavender in Winter (image)]( [How to Care for Lavender in Winter]( Lavender grows best outdoors, but you can keep these aromatic gems alive through winter inside, too. Plus, lavender is not only pretty—its scent also brings a sense of calm to every room. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe (title)]( [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe]( The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Make Leaf Mold (image)]( [How to Make Leaf Mold]( What is leaf mold? It’s a much easier way to compost! Let leaves decompose into a dark, crumbly “gardener’s gold” for next year’s garden. Here are the very simple instructions on making leaf mold. [WATCH VIDEO]( 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]( [Hyacinth and Muscari (image)]( [Hyacinth and Muscari]( Ahhh! The scent of hyacinth is intoxicating in springtime! Plant these bulbs in the fall for pastel blooms year after year. Here’s a guide to growing and caring for hyacinths. [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]( [Hawk Watch: Do Hawks Migrate South for the Winter? (image)]( [Hawk Watch: Do Hawks Migrate South for the Winter?]( Every fall, hawks puts on quite a show as they take flight by the thousands for their annual migration. Where are the hawks going? Learn more about this amazing natural spectacle—and how to help migrating hawks. [READ MORE]( 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]( [Halloween Recipes: 13 Treats and Desserts (image)]( [Halloween Recipes: 13 Treats and Desserts]( We’ve added some more classic Halloween treats to our collection! From peanut brittle to popcorn balls to candy apples, here are the traditional Halloween favorites—plus, some new creepy and creative ideas including a red blood zombie punch and raw meat rice krispies! [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](