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)
Douglas G. Hurley (astronaut) was born on this day in 1966. Fred Berry (actor) died on this day in 2003.
Question of the Day Where is the exact center of the United States? Answer
Onion Skins for Health
Onion skins for health (and more) Admit it: The crisp, flaky outer scales of the onions you use in soups, salads, and casseroles usually end up in the trash (or perhaps more usefully, the compost bin). But don’t toss them out before you’ve put them to use. For your health!
Researchers have found a new at-home test that you can do right now in your seat that can help predict future health and longevity. It’s a very simple test that only takes a couple minutes to do. Click Here To Find Out How >>
A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.
Fall is Time for a Garden Soil Test Happiness is a positive soil test, one that lets you know that you have been doing something right! Fall is the perfect time to take a sample of your soil. Just like humans, plants need nutrients to be healthy and productive.
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.
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?
This Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese recipe was an entry in our Old Farmer’s Almanac Reader Recipe Contest using pumpkin. Though it did not win a prize, it got many thumbs up!
