Skunks, signs of fall, bread and butter pickles

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, September 18, 2019

acorns

If the oak bear much mast [acorns],
it foreshadows a long and hard winter.
–John Worledge (ca. 1669)
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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Growing Herbs Indoors
Growing Herbs Indoors

Growing Herbs Indoors
Even just a few pots of herbs indoors can supply you with wonderful flavors at your fingertips year-round. All you need is a sunny windowsill or grow lights. Here are seven herbs that will grow well indoors and provide you with beauty, flavor, and scents into winter!
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Skunks
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.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar

Loaded with dramtic images, lunar lore, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer!
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Signs of Autumn: Birds, Leaves, and Fading Sunlight
Your Signs of Autumn

Signs of Autumn: Birds, Leaves, and Fading Sunlight
Hawks migrating, bears foraging, acorns falling. Signs of fall are all around. Anyone who’s sweated their way through a long hot summer might be ready for a change of season. What says autumn to you? 
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar

A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.

 
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Bread and Butter Pickles
Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and Butter Pickles

“Bread and Butter” pickles got their name from Omar and Cara Fanning in the 1920s.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

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Six Types of Salt and How to Use Them
Six Types of Salt

Six Types of Salt and How to Use Them
What single ingredient can make or break a dish? The answer is salt. Many readers ask us about the different types of salts—table salt, kosher salt, and so on. Let’s look at six common salts and their best use.
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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.
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