The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods,
And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.
–William Allingham (1824–89)

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
269th day of the year
Winter begins in 86 days

Melissa Sue Anderson (actress) was born on this day in 1962.
Paul Newman (actor & businessman) died on this day in 2008.

Question of the Day
Why do some champagne and wine bottles have an indentation in the bottom? Answer

Why Leaves Change Color

Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Ever wonder why leaves change color in the fall? Or when exactly they change and how the process occurs? Let’s take a close-up look at fall leaves!

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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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$19.95

Planting Garlic in Fall

Planting Garlic in the Fall
Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize your harvest!

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Canning and Drying

Canning and Drying Fruit and Vegetables—Step by Step
Canning and drying are two of the best ways to preserve your precious harvest. In this video, we show you how it’s done.

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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner

Remove weeds and their roots in one quick spin! The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.

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$12.49

Chiffon Spice Cake

Aunt Carol’s Holiday Chiffon Spice Cake

Watch out, carrot cake! This spongy butternut squash spice cake won first prize in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide Recipe Contest.

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The Almanac Garden Hod

Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.

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$49.95 (save $10)