Moon illusion, peace lily care, planting ginger!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, October 26, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( I spot the hills With yellow balls in autumn. I light the prairie cornfields Orange and tawny gold clusters And I am called pumpkins. –Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [56 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hay destroy pests and weeds prune to encourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How can I remove mildew stains from clothing and towels? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day When is a clock guilty of a misdemeanor? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Spring Flowering Bulbs Giveaway! (title)]( [Spring Flowering Bulbs Giveaway!]( Enter to win a $500 gift certificate to choose your own gorgeous flower bulbs, thanks to the very generous donation from Flowerbulbs.com. Learn more and enter now! [LEARN MORE]( [The Moon Illusion: Why Does the Moon Look So Big Tonight? (image)]( [The Moon Illusion: Why Does the Moon Look So Big Tonight?]( Who hasn’t turned down a road to confront a low, horizon-hugging Moon that seems absolutely enormous? Why does the Moon look so big? This is called the “Moon Illusion”! Bob Berman explains. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be one of the first! Prepare for winter like never before. (title)]( [Be one of the first! Prepare for winter like never before.]( Introducing SaftiHeat by Caframo, our NEW certified- safe linkable radiant heater. Place your order now at CaframoBrands.com, or call us at 1-800-567-3556. Order Now! [LEARN MORE]( [Peace Lilies (image)]( [Peace Lilies]( Learn how to care for a peace lily, one of the most popular indoor plants. These beautiful houseplants are fairly easy to grow, but knowing how often to water peace lilies and what to do if their leaves droop or turn yellow is essential. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The Old Farmer s Almanac for Kids Vol. 10 is here! (title)]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids Vol. 10 is here!]( 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]( [Ginger (image)]( [Ginger]( Ginger is exceptionally flavorful when grown in the home garden. Plus, you plant once and harvest for years! This delicious spice isn’t only wonderful in recipes but also has medicinal benefits. Discover how to plant, grow, and harvest ginger root. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars! (title)]( [Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars!]( The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar. Our readers love it’s friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations! [LEARN MORE]( [Ginger Swirl Buns (image)]( [Ginger Swirl Buns]( When cinnamon buns just won’t do, may we suggest these Ginger Swirl Buns? If you like ginger, pastries, and mouth-watering frosting, this recipe is for you! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Do you like to plan ahead like us? (title)]( [Do you like to plan ahead like us?]( The 2024 Almanac calendars are here! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Decorate With Pumpkins (image)]( [How to Decorate With Pumpkins]( From a DIY pumpkin centerpiece to pumpkin candles, see how to decorate with pumpkins for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Plus, learn a little more about all the creative types of pumpkins, a true American native. [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](