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Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Amazing Seasonal Markers 5 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox Across time, people have marked the changes of seasons—sometimes in dramatic ways! Here are five amazing ancient sites—Machu Picchu and Stonehenge and more—aligned with the solstices and equinoxes.   READ MORE

2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar Buy 2 or more calendars and get free shipping with promo code: FREESHIP   LEARN MORE   $10.99

Odd Equinox Facts The Old, Misunderstood Equinox Can you balance an egg on the equinox? Are days and nights truly equal? Bob separates autumnal equinox facts from fiction.   READ MORE

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!)   LEARN MORE   $15.95

List for Fall Cleanup Fall Cleanup in Vegetable Gardens To avoid problems next year, start your vegetable garden cleanup tasks in autumn before the weather gets uncomfortably cold.    READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.   LEARN MORE   $10.99

How to Compost The Perfect Compost Recipe | How to Get Your Compost Heap Cooking! Compost is the very best food you can give to the plants in your garden. However, making really great compost requires the right mix of ingredients. This video demonstrates how to mix greens and browns with air and moisture to produce good compost.   WATCH VIDEO

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.      LEARN MORE   $14.99

New! Recipe Contest for Cash The Old Farmer's Almanac Recipe Contest Every year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac holds a recipe contest with cash prizes. Enter here—and enjoy winning recipes from past contests!   READ MORE

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook Keeps avid weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years!    LEARN MORE   $14.95