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

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, November 8, 2019



Friday, November 8, 2019
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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)

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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac
 
Indian Summer: What, Why, and When?
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 Contest

It’s time to announce the winners of the “Guess Our First Snow Contest.” See winning names—and thanks to all 500+ folks who took a guess. We wish all our Companion readers a cozy winter—no matter what the weather!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

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Full Moon for November 2020
Full Moon for November 2020

November’s full Beaver Moon rises on Monday, 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

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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How to Start a New Garden Bed
How to Start a New 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

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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Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club, and you’ll get all the resources we have for gardeners—an attractive gardening wall calendar, the premier gardening guide, EXTRA! digital monthly magazine, plus the annual edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. 
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