Indian summer?, guess our first snow contest, reclaiming garden patch

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, November 8, 2019

fire
Now is the time for the burning of the leaves.
They go to the fire; the nostril pricks with smoke
Wandering slowly into a weeping mist.
Brittle and blotched, ragged and rotten sheaves!
A flame seizes the smouldering ruin and bites
On stubborn stalks that crackle as they resist.
–Robert Laurence Binyon (1869–1943)
Friday, November 8, 2019
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
Indian Summer: What, Why, and When?
What is Indian Summer?

Indian Summer: What, Why, and When?
In the fall, it seems that almost any warm day is referred to by most people as an “Indian summer.” And while their error is certainly not of the world-shaking variety, they are, for the most part, mistaken. Find out what a real Indian summer is!
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Guess Our First Snow Contest
Guess Our First Snow!

Guess Our First Snow Contest
The annual “Guess Our First Snow Contest” is over! Thank you to all of our Companion readers who took a guess. Here are the names of those who guessed the “first snow” date this year—which was December 1, 2019!
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Full Moon for November 2020
When is the Full Beaver Moon?

Full Moon for November 2020
November’s Full Beaver Moon rises on November 30! Learn when to spot it in your area and the meaning behind this Moon’s name.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

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Turning Lawn or Land into a Garden Bed
Reclaiming a Garden Patch

Turning Lawn or Land into a Garden Bed
Want to start a garden from scratch? Here’s how to clear your land—whether it’s replacing lawn grass or reclaiming a weedy field. If the soil is spent or neglected, we’ll also help you restore the soil to make it productive again!
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Garlic's History of Healing
Garlic's History of Healing

Garlic's History of Healing
You might know garlic simply as your favorite fall crop, but it also has a long history of healing. See some of garlic’s glorious health benefits and add garlic to your meals
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