Election Day trivia and cake, what is companion planting?, winterizing mums

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Tuesday, November 7, 2023]( A touch of cold in the Autumn night— I walked abroad, And saw the ruddy moon lean over a hedge Like a red-faced farmer. –T. E. Hulme (1883–1917) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [44 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To harvest belowground crops have dental care pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is that wobbly little thing on the turkey’s beak called? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is it that goes when a wagon goes, stops when a wagon stops, is of no use to the wagon, and yet the wagon cannot go without it? – [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. So we updated our famous Whaleback Jacket with all the weatherproof, wind-whoopin’ function to really shine right through any shoddy weather! [LEARN MORE]( [Election Day History, Trivia, and Fascinating Facts (image)]( [Election Day History, Trivia, and Fascinating Facts]( In 2023 Election Day falls on Tuesday, November 7. How much do—or don’t—you know about this day? Here is a short history of Election Day and voting in the United States. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect gift for any occasion! 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Find the best companion plants for tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, beans, and all common crops in the home garden. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Plan your best garden yet! (title)]( [Plan your best garden yet!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. You can try the planner for FREE and select a sample garden plan to get you started! [LEARN MORE]( [ How to Keep Mums Alive Over the Winter (image)]( [ How to Keep Mums Alive Over the Winter]( Find out how to keep mums alive over the winter, including which types of mums can survive winter. Learn how to winterize hardy mums in the ground or inside in pots, depending on your growing zone. [READ MORE]( 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. 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