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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, August 30, 2018

Dealing With Skunks Skunks Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify and deter skunks from your yard and garden.   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.   LEARN MORE   $8.99 (Save $6)

Bulbs to Plant This Fall Bulbs to Plant in Fall Fall is bulb-planting time! It’s so easy to stick bulbs in the ground—and so magical to see their colorful blooms emerge in early spring to lift your spirits. Our Fall-Planted Bulb Chart covers tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinth and more beauties, detailing hardiness zones, sun/shade, planting depth, and spacing.   READ MORE

The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Bookstore Edition Includes a FREE 2019 Weather Watcher’s Calendar. That’s a $9.99 value!   LEARN MORE   $9.95

Chive Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes With Chives Mashed Potatoes With Chives is one of our popular recipes. Sometimes a simple, classic dish is what we need!   READ MORE

The Almanac Garden Hod Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron.   LEARN MORE   $59.95

Meat Loaf and Meatballs Mighty Good Meat Loaf and Meatball Recipes One of our favorite comfort foods is meat loaf—and let’s not forget meatballs. Here are some cooking tips and a few variations on the classic.   READ MORE

2019 MOON WALL CALENDAR Want to enjoy the beautiful Moon year-round? Check out our 2019 Moon Wall Calendar that is loaded with amazing lunar lore, facts, and photos!      LEARN MORE   $10.99

Stress Remedies Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here’s a list of ways to relieve anxiety naturally.   READ MORE

Solar Flower Stakes Hand-painted glass petals provide a splash of fun color to your garden. Once the Sun goes down, they truly shine. Automatically turns on at dusk and off in the daylight.   LEARN MORE   $16.99-$63.99