Debut Day! great uses for leaves, new store finder

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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, September 12, 2017

sunrise

While the bright radiant sun in centre glows,
The earth in annual motion round it goes;
At the same time on its own axis reels,
And gives us change of seasons as it wheels.
–From the title page of the 1793 Almanac
 

 
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
 255th day of the year


Amy Yasbeck (actress) was born on this day in 1963.
Johnny Cash (singer) died on this day in 2003.
 

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2018 Almanac Now in Stores

 It's Here! The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac
As of September 12, The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac is available in stores! Which stores? Check out our handy new Store Finder. Simply enter your zip or postal code for stores near you!
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How We Predict Weather

 How The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts The Weather
Every year, folks ask us … How does The Old Farmer’s Almanac predict the weather? As America’s oldest weather forecaster, we specialize in predicting long-range weather, using a unique, age-old formula that’s traditionally 80% accurate. Learn more.
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Great Uses for Leaves

 What To Do With Fall Leaves
We don’t call it “fall” around here for nothing. If lots of leaves have fallen in your yard, why not put them to good use right at home? Here are eight ways to use fall leaves.
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Planting Bulbs for Spring Blooms

 Planting Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers
If you still have unplanted spring bulbs, it’s better to get them in the ground. Some bulbs, such as tulips, will perform well even if planted late. See our handy spring bulb chart with hardiness zones, depth, and spacing for all your fall-planted bulbs.
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The Illustration Beneath Our Title

 The Old Farmer's Frontispiece
With the exception of the first edition in 1793, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has had a frontispiece illustration on the title page every year. Read on to learn how the frontispiece came to be and the meaning behind its intricate design.
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