Harvest Moon tonight!, harvest rolls, insects invading the home?

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 24, 2018

sunset

When the air is white with the down o' the thistle,
And the sky is red with the Harvest Moon.

–Richard Watson Gilder (1844–1909)
Monday, September 24, 2018
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Why The Harvest Moon Appears to Shine On—For Days!
Harvest Moon Tonight!

Why The Harvest Moon Appears to Shine On—For Days!
Let’s set the record straight about the Harvest Moon . It’s not bigger than other full Moons. It’s not brighter. So why is it special? That’s the question for October 1 this year, and through the weekend!  
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Fall Harvest Squash Rolls
Harvest Squash Rolls

Fall Harvest Squash Rolls

These fall harvest squash rolls are always a hit! People are surprised when they learn they’re made from squash.
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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!   
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Pumpkin Harvest Soup
Pumpkin Harvest Soup

Pumpkin Harvest Soup

This Pumpkin Harvest Soup recipe by Tessa Bowers won first prize in The 2010 Old Farmer’s Almanac Pumpkin Recipe Contest.
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Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook

A collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore. 

 
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Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook
 
Insects Invading Your Home?
Insects in the Home?

Insects Invading Your Home?
It’s that time of year again! As temperatures cool, various flies, bugs, and beetles slip into your walls, and sometimes into your home’s interior, trying to find somewhere to stay warm for the winter.
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Vern Ader's Weed Spinner

Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed!  The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Weeds don’t stand a chance!
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Vern Ader's Weed Spinner
 
7 Tips for Fall Allergy Relief
7 Tips for Allergy Relief

7 Tips for Fall Allergy Relief
Fall allergy season is upon us, and if you’re one who suffers, you know all too well what this entails. Itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, sneezing. Here are 7 tips for fall allergy relief.
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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.
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