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Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves
!

–Humbert Wolfe (1886–1940)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
276th day of the year
Winter begins in 79 days

Al Sharpton (minister & politician) was born on this day in 1954.
Janet Leigh (actress) died on this day in 2004.


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Extending Your Harvest

How to Extend Your Harvest
Are your beans, tomatoes, and garden crops still producing? There are ways to extend that season just a bit longer. We’ll show you 6 techniques.
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German Potato Soup

German Potato Soup

With vegetables, noodles, and bacon, this German Potato Soup is a wonderfully simple and hearty meal on a cool night!

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Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook

BRAND-NEW! Almanac cookbook titled Field to Fork. It’s a collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore. A great gift!  
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Persimmon Bread

Persimmon Bread

Persimmon Bread is the perfect treat for fall. These bright orange fruits are harvested in October.

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook

Keeps avid weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years! 
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Herbal Folklore

Herbal Folklore and Old-Fashioned Tips
We all know that herbs make great companions in the garden and kitchen. Herbs also have a long history as a natural remedy—and many other more unusual uses, too! Read on…
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The Gift of Gardening

The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast.
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The Many Uses of Milkweed

Common Milkweed: Uses and Natural Remedies
Common milkweed has a long history as a natural remedy—and many other uses! Plus, milkweed is the food of our beautiful American Monarch butterflies! Discover this surprisingly useful native plant.
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Red Mercury Lantern

NEW! Features 10 lights and a 6-hour timer and runs on 2 AA batteries. Buy 2 or more and get $2 off per lantern.
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