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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, September 12, 2017

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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
 

 

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It's Here! The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac
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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Genie Lamp Delivers Miracles

Ordinary people around the country report that after simply rubbing a Genie Lamp necklace they have been blessed with satisfying work, a happy love life, improved financial conditions, and overall better luck.
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How The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts The 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. 
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

Features amazing photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, and trivia! 
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The Best Ways to Use Fall Leaves in the Garden
The Best Ways to Use Fall Leaves in the Garden
We don’t call it “fall” 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 autumn leaves—from being mulch in the garden to sheltering beneficial wildlife.
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Tree of Life Indoor/Outdoor Reflective Wall Decoration

Features intricately detailed roots, leaves, branches, and flowers over a backdrop of swirling wind. The finish is very deep and radiant.  
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Spring-Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Spring-Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Fall is the time to plant bulbs! There’s nothing more uplifting than seeing the first early spring flowers pop up from the cold ground! Our updated Spring-Flowering Bulbs Chart lists which bulbs work in your zone, how deep to plant the bulbs, and more information—plus, we highlight...
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Large Wooden Matchboxes

Choose from many different bold designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.
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The Old Farmer's Frontispiece
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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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac - Collector's Edition

Our exclusive best offer! This hardcover Collector’s Edition Almanac includes a free 2018 Gardening Wall Calendar and replicas of Almanacs from 100 and 200 years ago. (A $15.99 value!)
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