The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Along the line of smoky hills
The crimson forest stands,
And all the day the blue-jay calls
Throughout the autumn lands.
–William Wilfred Campbell (1861–1918)

Thursday, October 17, 2019
290th day of the year
Winter begins in 66 days

Alan Jackson (country musician) was born on this day in 1958.
Levi Stubbs (lead singer of The Four Tops) died on this day in 2008.

Question of the Day
I am from North Carolina, and when I was growing up, there was a type of worm we called the saddleback. It was green, with two horns or barbs on each end and a brown spot in the center of its back that looked like a saddle. Do you know the correct name for this worm? My mother said that these worms were always in the cornfields, and it really hurt if you got stung by one. Answer

Growing Geraniums

Geraniums
Geraniums are a longtime favorite of gardeners. They are easy to grow, colorful, and emit a lovely scent. Here’s how to grow geraniums in your home and garden!

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Find 8 Star Patterns!

Sky Map: October 2019
In October, the night sky contains eight well-known star patterns visible in the early evening. We’ll help you stargaze with our printable October 2019 Sky Map!

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Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook

A collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore.

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Detailed weather forecasts for 18 regions of the U.S., gardening and growing, food and recipes, astronomy, tides, home remedies, trends, handy tips & techniques, history, plus lots of humor—what’s not to like?

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Stop Snoring!

How to Sleep Better and Stop Snoring
If you are suffering from insomnia or sleep deprivation, simply can’t sleep, or are snoring, you might benefit from these natural sleep aids, which might help you sleep better.

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