Cleaning cast iron, cover crops, vinegar uses, apple cider bread

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, September 30, 2019

rain on autumn leaves

'Tis all a myth that Autumn grieves,
For, watch the rain among the leaves;
With silver fingers dimly seen
It makes each leaf a tambourine.
–Samuel Minturn Peck (1854–1938)
Monday, September 30, 2019
 273rd day of the year


Monica Belluci (actress) was born on this day in 1968.
Monty Hall (game show host) died on this day in 2017.
 
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
 
Cleaning Cast Iron

 How to Clean and Season a Cast Iron Skillet
A cast iron skillet can last a lifetime—probably several if it’s passed from generation to generation. Here’s how to clean and season a cast iron skillet to keep it in the best possible condition.
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Apple Cider Bread

 Apple Cider Bread or Muffins

Moist and tart, Apple Cider Bread can be made as muffins, too.
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According to Dr. John Layke , thinning brows are one of the most noticeable signs of aging. “Thinning brows can actually age your appearance even more than wrinkles,” he revealed. This is a problem you can easily solve at home.
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Cover Crops Improve Soil

 Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden
Plant cover crops in the fall to protect and nourish your soil by spring! Also called “green manure,” it’s easy to scatter the seeds. Cover crops work for any size garden—from a small raised bed to a small farm. Here’s advice and our charts on cover crops by region for the United States and Canada.
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Make a Terrarium

 How to Make a Terrarium | Gardens Under Glass
Why not try your hand at creating a terrarium, a miniature garden under glass? Anyone can have a terrarium! They’re great to decorate a house, apartment, or even office—and bring joy all winter long!
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There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.
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Many Uses of Vinegar

The Many Household Uses for Vinegar
Here are some of the many household uses for white vinegar—from cleaning to stain treatment to relieving insect bites. Vinegar is a “wonder” product. Discover its common and surprising uses!
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