German potato soup, frost date calculator, covering your plants

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, October 6, 2019

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Here was October, here
Was ruddy October, the old harvester,
Wrapped like a beggared sachem in a coat
Of tattered tanager and partridge feathers.
–Stephen Vincent Benét (1898–1943)
Sunday, October 6, 2019
 279th day of the year


Elisabeth Shue (actress) was born on this day in 1963.
Bette Davis (actress) died on this day in 1989.
 
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
 
German Potato Soup

 German Potato Soup

With vegetables, noodles, and bacon, this German potato soup is a wonderfully simple and hearty meal on a cool night!
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One-Pot Meals!

 One-Dish Dinner Recipes
We’ve rounded up a selection of tasty one-pot dishes. Spend less time in the kitchen cleaning up and more time enjoying your meal! 
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Rent a Maple Tree
A truly memorable Christmas gift! After the sap run, each tree tenant gets at least 60 ounces of the finest wood-fired maple syrup. Your friends get the delicious results, and you get all the raves!
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Frost Dates by Zip Code

 Frost Dates Calculator
Just punch in your zip code or postal code for your frost dates!
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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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Mulching Guide

 Mulching Guide: Benefits of Mulch
Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden. But using mulch incorrectly can have the opposite effect. Here’s how to mulch a garden—and get the most out of mulching.
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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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Covering Garden Plants

 Covering Plants for an Extended Harvest
There are some plants that are quite hardy and don’t mind a bit of frost. Others need to be covered to survive once it gets cold. See my photos on using row covers to extend the harvest!
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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.
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