The Old Farmer's Almanac

The Old Farmer's Almanac

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Since 1792, North America's ORIGINAL almanac, most popular reference book, oldest periodical. Your trusted guide to all things #weather #gardening #astronomy #food #fishing and more!

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Turnip lanterns were used before the modern pumpkin jack-o’-lantern! In ancient Ireland, revelers hollowed out large turnips (or potatoes or beets) and carved them into a demon’s face to frighten away spirits. Almanac.com/origins-halloween-traditions

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Fallen fruit or danger?? Toxic berries or tasty snack? 🫐 How can you tell between this one and that? 🫐 Learn more at Almanac.com/Poisonous-Berries-Fall

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How accurate was our Winter Forecast LAST year? Well. . . we sort of nailed it 😁 🌡️ 83.3% Temperature 🌧️ 94.4% Precipitation ⭐ 88.9% Overall www.almanac.com/how-accurate...

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How do you know when a pumpkin is ripe and ready for harvest? 🎃 There are a few things to look for in the pumpkin patch, like a hard stem and firm skin, but some seasoned pumpkin-pickers swear by the ol' "thump test" to determine if the inside is hollow. Almanac.com/Perfect-Pumpkin 🎃

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Leaves change color because shrinking daylight halts chlorophyll production, unmasking yellow/orange carotenoids (that are actually present all summer) and triggering new red/purple anthocyanins, while the brown color comes from leftover tannins 🍂 Almanac.com/why-do-leaves-change-color-fall 🍂

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