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Holy Basil plant

Meet Holy Basil (Tulsi): An Incredible Healing Herb!

What exactly is Holy Basil? This herb, also called Tulsi, is an incredible healing herb with so many benefits, you’ll be left asking, “What can’t it do?!” Learn all about this “Queen of Herbs”—plus, find recipes and growing information.

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Calendar

Today is Day 269 of 2023

86 days until winter begins

Question of the Day

How can I get stains off my cookie sheets and other baking pans?
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Upcoming Holidays

Johnny Appleseed Day

Michaelmas

Full Harvest Moon

Month of October

Word of the Day

Plough Monday
The first Monday after Epiphany and Plough Sunday was so called because it was the day that men returned to their plough, or daily work, at the end of the Christmas holiday. It was customary for farm laborers to draw a plough through the village, soliciting money for a “plough-light,” which was kept burning in the parish church all year. In some areas, the custom of blessing the plough is maintained.

Puzzle of the Day

Often we are covered with wisdom and wit, and oft with a cloth where the dinner guests sit; In beauty around you and over your head, we are countless, though numbered when bound to be read. (What is being described?)

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Gardening

Planting Calendar

Planting Calendar Sample

Gardening for Everyone

Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

Growing Guides

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Foliage Plants
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Houseplants

Weather

Seasonal Outlook

Fall Frost Dates

See the first fall frost dates for your location.

Long-Range Weather

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Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

89% of Full • 12 days old

Next Full Moon

The September full Moon, the Full Harvest Moon, will occur on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Sunrise and Sunset

Also, see moon rise and visible planets for your area.

Food

About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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