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Daily Newsletter for Friday, September 7, 2018

Woolly Worm Weather Predictors Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction The woolly bear caterpillar—also called woolly worm or fuzzy worm—has the reputation of being able to forecast the coming winter weather. Whether this is fact or folklore, learn more about this legendary caterpillar and how to “read” the worm!   READ MORE

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

Animal Track Trivets Functional and decorative, our trivet features the footprints of moose, deer, bear, wolf, and cougar. Trivet measures almost 8 inches in diameter and is laser-cut from high-quality birch plywood.    LEARN MORE   $21.97

How to Store Veggies How to Store Vegetables  Although most houses these days are not equipped with root cellars, you can probably modify some space in your cellar or garage for storing vegetables.   READ MORE

The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition Special hardcover edition with new, useful, and entertaining matter! Also featuring astronomical tables, tides, holidays, eclipses, and weather forecasts for all 18 regions of the United States.   LEARN MORE   $16.95

Grandparents Day on Sunday Grandparents Day 2020 Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Take the time to honor your grandparents with these ideas!   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)

3 Breakfast Recipes 3 Scrumptious Breakfast Recipes On weekends, take your time and enjoy some breakfast goodness. Whether French toast, omelets, or waffles, these are a nice change from cold cereal.   READ MORE

Healing Stone Wind Chimes Enjoy the soothing sounds of wind chimes precision-tuned to complement the natural properties of their gemstones. Choose from amethyst, jade, or turquoise.     LEARN MORE   $49.99