Gladiolus care, 7 sisters at Halloween, bats and spiders

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, October 30, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Bats flying late in the evening indicates fair weather. –Weather folklore [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [52 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How do you remove scorch marks left by an iron on a carpet? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What wig cannot a barber make? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [What are Almanac Clubs? (title)]( [What are Almanac Clubs?]( Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications! [LEARN MORE]( [Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Stars on Halloween (image)]( [Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Stars on Halloween]( It’s an annual autumn ritual: The reappearance of Pleiades—the glorious “Seven Sisters.” Around Halloween, they always rise in the east after sunset. Learn more about the Pleiades—and their strange connection to All Hallows’ Eve. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for next year s gardening season now! (title)]( [Get ready for next year's gardening season now!]( 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]( [Bats, Spiders, and Other Beneficial Critters in the Garden (image)]( [Bats, Spiders, and Other Beneficial Critters in the Garden]( Bats, spiders, and toads—oh, my! It turns out that there are some garden “pests” that you should actually welcome with open arms. These creepy creatures can be great garden helpers. So, you may want to think again before sending ill will towards them! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Blooming designs for your kitchen! (title)]( [Blooming designs for your kitchen!]( Explore our newest selection of kitchen aprons. Each one features a bright floral design, with an adjustable neck strap for a comfy fit. [LEARN MORE]( [Halloween Pretzel Treat (image)]( [Halloween Pretzel Treat]( Top these mini-pretzels with candy corn or M&M colors for Halloween. Warning: This treat is ridiculously easy to make, but also so addictive. The mix of the chocolate, sweet, and salty flavors is delicious! [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]( [Gladiolus (image)]( [Gladiolus]( The gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes and large, colorful blooms! A great cutting flower, the gladiolus looks spectacular in summer bouquets. Come autumn, glads need to be lifted in zones 7 and colder. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: The 2024 Almanacs! (title)]( [Shipping Now: The 2024 Almanacs!]( It’s time to ship the 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Build a Chicken Coop: The Definitive Guide (image)]( [How to Build a Chicken Coop: The Definitive Guide]( The chicken coop is a simple structure, but it’s also one of the most important elements of keeping a happy, healthy flock of chickens. [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](