The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors

WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE

October's face, benign and mellow,
Turns nuts to brown and leaves to yellow;
But (like the Scorpion, sting in tail)
He ends with frost and scourging hail.
–Jan Struther (1901–53)

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Question of the Day
What's the best way to keep roaches from entering my home? I'm having to battle the full-grown ones every day. I'm sure they are getting in from outside. – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
She was quite beautiful and showed much (Blank) (Blank).

(The two 6-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer

Weeding in Fall

13 Common Garden Weeds
No one likes to talk about weeds, but some plants compete with your garden for nutrients, water, and light, as well as harbor diseases and pests. Here are 13 of the most common weeds found in gardens and lawns—with weed identification pictures and tips on how to manage their growth.

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Moon Meets Jupiter and Saturn

Night Sky for October
Welcome to the Almanac’s Sky Watch for October 2020. Mars is at its most visible and brightest. Jupiter and Saturn pair up at nightfall from October 21 to 23. And we’ll enjoy two Full Moons in October—including a Halloween Blue Moon! See Bob Berman’s highlights of the monthly night...

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2021 Weather Calendar
FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY! Popular with weather and nature enthusiasts alike, this calendar offers stunning full-color photographs of a spawning tornado, strange-looking lenticular clouds, beautiful cascades of ice, and much more!

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Caramel Popcorn Balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

This old-time Caramel Popcorn Balls recipe dates back to the mid-1800s and remains a favorite wholesome treat, especially at Halloween.

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Feeling jumbled in 2020? Find tips and tricks in our Daily Planner and watch what happens in 2021!

This popular weekly planning calendar provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. Get out of a jumbled 2020 with the 2021 Engagement Calendar!

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Cold Sore Remedies

How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore
Cold sores can be a real pain in the… lip. Learn what causes cold sores and some natural cold sore remedies.

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