Samhaim, snake plants, colorful canna, first snow contest!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Tuesday, October 31, 2023]( For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. –William Shakespeare (1564–1616) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [51 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 Is it true that you can tell how high the snow will be by looking at how high the bees build their nests? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is it that occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, and once in a million years? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shrug Off Shoddy Weather (title)]( [Shrug Off Shoddy Weather]( We all know wind and wet conditions can really put a damper on any day at the job. 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This striking succulent plant is very forgiving and perfect for beginners, but they are beloved by experienced “plant parents,” too. [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]( [Cannas (image)]( [Cannas]( Flashy and flamboyant, canna lilies are perennial flowers that thrive in the heat of July and August. Learn how to plant and grow cannas—as well as how to deadhead, cut back, and over winter. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Blooming designs for your kitchen! (title)]( [Blooming designs for your kitchen!]( Explore our newest selection of kitchen aprons. 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