The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Full Moon in October without frost, no frost 'til the full Moon in November.
–Proverb

Sunday, October 13, 2019
286th day of the year
Winter begins in 70 days

Marie Osmond (singer) was born on this day in 1959.
Stephen Ambrose (historian) died on this day in 2002.

Question of the Day
The autumn leaves seems to be hanging on longer than usual in my neck of the woods. Is this an indication of winter weather to come? Answer

Full Hunter's Moon Tonight

Full Moon for October 2019
When is the Full Hunter’s Moon—and what’s the meaning behind its name? Plus, find your Moon phase dates, Best Days by the Moon, folklore, and more!

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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook

JUST OUT! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years (!), we have created a single “how to garden” reference book that includes all of our expertise!

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Black Walnut Trees

Black Walnut Trees
The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America’s most valuable and beautiful native trees, but it does have a “dark side.” Here’s what you should know before planting a black walnut in your yard—and all about harvesting and eating walnuts, too.

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook

A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes.

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Plum Cake Recipe

Heavenly Plum Kuchen

The German phrase “Kaffee und Kuchen” refers to a sort of afternoon coffee break when folks get together to share some cake and good conversation.

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Best Firewood

Best Firewood: Heat Values and Wood-Burning Tips
Do you use firewood to heat your home? Here is a list of the best types of firewood to burn—sorted by high, medium, and low heat value—as well as a few important wood-burning tips.

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar.

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