The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors

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On random wires the rows of summer swallows
Wait for their liftoff.
They will soon be gone
Before All Saints' and before All Hallows'
The changing time when we are most alone.
–May Sarton (1912–95)

Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Question of the Day
Where can I find the quote "Cry 'havoc!' and let loose the dogs of war"? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
A somber color I am found,
And as to dirt I little show it;
But if you fairly turn me round,
Behold I am a poet.
(What word fits the first clue, but when read backwards, fits the second?) – Answer

Keeping Produce Fresh Longer

How to Store Vegetables and Fruit to Keep It Fresh
Not all produce should be stored in the refrigerator! Learn how to properly store different types of vegetables, fruit, and herbs so that they keep longer and stay fresher.

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Support and Donate to Glass Fire Evacuees

Napa County Farm Bureau, the oldest farm organization in Napa County, is currently assisting farm families who are evacuated or have lost their homes due to the Glass Fire, which has devastated the area burning over 65,000 acres. If you’re interested in helping those affected, consider a donation to the Napa County Farm Bureau to help in a time of great need. For more info or to donate, please visit our website.

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How to Rotate Crops

Crop Rotation: How to Rotate Your Vegetable Crops
Crop rotation is key to a successful vegetable garden after the first year. It’s important to grow vegetables in different areas of your garden each year to keep them healthy and combat pests! Learn about crop rotation in the video above.

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Spruce Soy Wax Candle

Spruce up your home for the holidays! Enjoy this holiday candle, which offers a crisp scent and an eye-catching mix of pine cones inspired by a refreshing walk in the woods.

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$18.99

Easy Halloween Decorating

4 Last-Minute Halloween Decorations for Gardeners
Halloween is almost here! You’ve got the candy for trick-or-treaters ready to go. But, as you glance across the street at the neighbor’s decked-out haunted house, you realize that your own Halloween decor is perhaps a bit… lacking. Not to worry! Here are a few simple decorations that will improve...

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Enjoy the Puppy Tree Towel in your Holiday Kitchen!

No home is complete without a lovable furry friend to share it with, and no kitchen is complete without this adorable Puppy Tree Towel. Featuring a tree of puppies dressed for the holidays, this embroidered flour sack towel is the perfect gift for the dog lover on your Christmas list!

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$11.95

Health Benefits of Squash!

The Many Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Winter Squash
Time to turn to pumpkins and sweet, orange-fleshed hubbards, buttercups, butternuts, and acorns for comfort. Winter squash is a nutritional powerhouse—packed with vitamins and minerals. Let’s get your pumpkin on with these impressive health benefits.

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