Today’s Almanac
Your daily dose of holidays, words, weather & wisdom — updated every morning.
Question of the Day
What should I do in the fall to care for my strawberry plants?
After a few freezes, cover the plants with four to six inches of straw or other weed-free organic mulch. If you have mild, wet winters, you can skip the mulch and use a floating row cover.
Word of the Day
Three Chilly Saints
Upcoming Holidays
- Sep 29 Michaelmas
- Oct 1 Month of October
Puzzle of the Day
Formed long ago, yet made today; And most employed when others sleep; What few would like to give away; And fewer still to keep. (What is being described?)
Bed
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About The Almanac
About the Almanac
What is The Old Farmer's Almanac? For more than 225 years, we've been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun-including the Moon! We may be "old," but in fact we're new every year-and even every day.
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