Magical marigolds, Granny's chicken soup, all about spider plants

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, October 25, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The golden-rod Flashes from the dark green sod. Crickets in the grass I hear; Asters light the fading year. –Lucy Larcom (1824–93) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [57 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin diet to gain weight cut hair to encourage growth make jams or jellies [Plan Ahead! 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[LEARN MORE]( [Granny's Best Chicken Soup (image)]( [Granny's Best Chicken Soup]( This is the best chicken soup for when you crave comfort food or you are feeling sick. The garlic, onions, and vegetables are immune-boosting, inflammation-reducing, and cold-fighting! [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]( [Spider Plants (image)]( [Spider Plants]( Spider plants produce a rosette of long, thin, arched foliage that is solid green or variegated with white. These easy-to-grow houseplants look especially lovely in a hanging basket and were a favorite in Victorian-era households. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Do you need a 2024 calendar? (title)]( [Do you need a 2024 calendar?]( We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! 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