O suns and skies and flowers of June, Count all your boasts together, Love loveth best of all the year October's bright blue weather. –Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85)
Steve Ovett (runner) was born on this day in 1955. Jan Hooks (actress) died on this day in 2014.
Question of the Day How can I make habenaro oil from the fruit of the plant? Answer
Garter Snakes Are Good!
Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend I found a snake skin in my garden a few weeks ago. While other people might have been freaked out, it made me happy to know that snakes find my yard a good place to call home. The garter snake is the snake species that North American gardeners will most often encounter.
Sky Map (Star Chart): October 2018 See this printable sky map for October to navigate the skies and look for Camelopardalis and Lacerta—plus, find helpful stargazing tips.
BRAND-NEW! Almanac cookbook titled Field to Fork. It’s a collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore. A great gift!
How to Press Flowers and Leaves Pressing flowers is a lovely way to preserve a memory, create a lovely card or framed print, and more. We’ll show you how to press flowers in five easy steps.
