October flowers, birthstones, pumpkin cheesecake pie

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, October 1, 2018

spiced bowl

Hail, old October, bright and chill,
First freedman from the summer sun!
Spice high the bowl, and drink your fill!
Thank heaven, at last the summer's done!
–Thomas Constable (1812–81)

 
Monday, October 1, 2018
 274th day of the year


 
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Welcome October!

 The Month of October 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
In October 2019, autumn will come into full swing. Let’s get in the mood! Learn why it’s called October, what’s happening this month, October gardening tasks, the fall baking season, the full Hunter’s Moon, folklore, and more!
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Birth Flowers for October

 October Birth Flowers
Both of the October birth flowers—marigolds and cosmos—are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. Learn the symbolism behind each flower!
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The Gift of Gardening
The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast. Includes a space to personalize the book with a “To” and “From” section on the first page.
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$10.95
 
Birthstone for October

 October Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The October birthstone, the opal, symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word comes from the Latin opalus, meaning “precious jewel,” and from the Greek word opallios, meaning “to see a change in color.” Discover more about this month’s birthstone!
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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. 
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$21.97
 
Plant Peonies in Autumn

 Peonies
The peony is outrageously beautiful in bloom from spring to summer—with lush foliage all summer long. Here’s how to grow peonies and get the best peony flowers in your garden.
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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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$12.95
 
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

 Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

These no-bake pies can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and frozen until serving.
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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.
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$59.95