October 19, 2020
The 293rd day of 2020
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October 19, 2020
Last Year's Winter Recap
How accurate was The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather forecast this past year? Here’s how our 2019–2020 winter forecast did!
Every year since George Washington was president, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted the weather. And every year in recent times, we publish an analysis of...
gardening
October 19, 2020
Quick and Easy Leaf Mold
Fallen leaves can be time-consuming to deal with, so don’t waste all that hard work by throwing them out. Use them to make precious leaf mold instead.
What is Leaf Mold?
Leaf mold is incredibly useful in the garden, and can be used to improve soil, suppress weeds, or as a component in your own...
gardening
October 19, 2020
Plants With Poison Berries
This fall—in the yard and in the woods—be on the lookout for deceptively beautiful berries. Some of these berries are poisonous. Even if you don’t plan to pop a berry into your mouth, it’s helpful to know which plants in the landscape have poisonous berries. Here are the most common poison berries...
home-health
October 19, 2020
Leg Cramps
Eeow! Startled from a deep sleep, you suddenly come to with a shriek, as your calf, thigh, or maybe the arch of your foot contracts in violent pain. Commonly called a “Charley horse,” this is a common and painful occurrence. Discover what causes leg cramps at night, as well as how you can...
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