Forcing bulbs, winterizing garden, mums

Daily Newsletter for Friday, November 4, 2016

Dear Companion readers,

In today's issue, we're focusing on the backyard and garden.  Discover the gentle art of forcing bulbs indoors for bright blooms in the grey days of winter. Find out how to clean up those perennial beds which may be looking scraggly about now. And learn about the best time to plant mums—it's not when most folks think!

Finally, enjoy our new page on Election Day (U.S.) with facts, fun, weather, and more!

Sincerely,
Your Almanac editors

Our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.
–Will Rogers (Born today in 1879)
Friday, November 4, 2016
309th day of the year


Jeff Probst (host of Survivor) was born on this day in 1962.
Andy Rooney (news commentator) died on this day in 2011.
 

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Storing the Harvest

Root Cellars
Our ancestors knew how to preserve food—they had root cellars, storing large amounts of produce in the cool underground. This allowed them to partake of fresh vegetables through all those cold winter months and on into the spring.
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Love You to the Moon & Back

Chalk style 8” square wooden box sign that can stand on its own or hang for wall display.
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$19.97
 
Forcing Bulbs

Forcing Bulbs Indoors for Winter Blooms
As the gardening season slows down, do you still have spring-flowering bulbs that you never planted? Don’t despair! Try potting them up to force into cheerful bloom this winter in the house. 
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In the Garden Handcare Caddy

A silver-toned caddy holding our popular foaming hand soap and rich hand lotion together in one place, whether in the bath or the kitchen. Very elegant, very convenient. 
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$21.99
 
Planting Mums

Chrysanthemums: When to Plant Mums
Every year in the fall, I suffer a bout of mum madness when garden centers and big boxes brim with chrysanthemums. They produce lovely fall colors, but when is the best time to plant mums?
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2017 Almanac Gardening Page-a-Day Calendar

This informative page-a-day calendar is filled with Almanac wit, wisdom, adages, and observations for gardeners and backyard naturalists.
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$14.99
 
Winterizing the Perennials

Get Your Perennials Ready for Winter
Prepare your perennials for winter! Most perennials can be cut down after the first killing frost; others can add interest or help birds and beneficial insects during the winter months. See our tips.
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Alpaca Fleece Socks

The cure for cold feet! Alpaca socks are soft, luxurious, and warmer than sheep’s wool. Choose from active outdoor and extreme cold styles.
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$21.95-$24.95
 
Election Day Facts and Fun!

When is Election Day 2018?
Why do we vote on a Tuesday? Learn about Election Day 2018 dates, history, quotes, trivia, and more. Why, there’s even an election cake sure to please all parties!
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The 2017 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

The Algonquin people named the Full Snow Moon after this time when the heaviest snows fall.
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$10.99