Hagerstown Almanack Newsletter

MID-ATLANTIC WEATHER WATCH: Seasonable with occasional Showers (1,2,3,4,5); 6-10: dry and turning very warm (6,7,8,9,10);rain and gusty winds followed by cooler temperatures (11,12,13,14,15); brisk and chilly with snow showers west and sprinkles east (16,17,18,19,20); seasonably cool with rain showers (21,22,23,24,25); dry and seasonable (26,27,28,29,30).

SEVERE WEATHER WATCH: The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack sees heavy rain with flooding in the Mid-Atlantic Region (10,11,12).

FULL MOON: The FULL MOON in November will occur on Friday, November 15th. Many Native American tribes called it BIG WIND MOON because of the high winds that would sweep across the Plains during the month. Other tribes called it FALLING LEAF MOON and DYING GRASS MOON because of all the leaves falling and grasses dying off.

 
SPECIAL NOTES: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2AM on Sunday, November 3rd. Remember to “fall back” an hour! Election Day falls on Tuesday, November 5thin 2024. This year, we are casting our ballots for President of the United States and we must all participate in this great privilege no matter which candidate is support. If voting by mail, be sure to complete your ballot immediately upon receipt and place the properly-completed ballot into a legitimate drop box in your area or mail as early as possible.

HOLIDAYS: In 2024, Veteran’s Day falls on Monday, November 11th. Honor our military service branches and those who have served and who continue to serve and protect us today and remember them in our prayers. Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, November 28th. Enjoy time with family and friends and reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for and make an effort to carry that appreciation not only throughout the holiday season, but for always!

THE GARDEN: Even though lawns rest in winter, they still need all the winter sunlight they can get so don’t put away the rake until all of the leaves and pine needles have fallen and you can remove them. If you do have to do that one last mow, don’t bag those grass clippings. Instead, recycle them back onto the lawn. Take the time to organize, clean, and sharpen your garden tools. Keep them from underfoot, cleaned, and sharpened and they will be ready to go come Spring. Feed the birds in a fun, unique way by making a pinecone bird feeder. Just roll a large pinecone in peanut butter and birdseed. Hang the finished ‘ornament’ with rustic twine or ribbon on a tree limb close to a window for easy observation. Remember that once you start feeding them, don’t stop until natural food becomes available for them again next spring.

THE FARM: Best for planting root crops (25,26,27); planting above-ground crops (1,2); weeding and stirring the soil (21,22); harvesting all crops (8,9,12,13); the best days for setting hens and incubators (9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23); the slaughtering and butchering of meat (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); transplanting (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); the weaning of small animals and livestock (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,30); the harvesting and storing grains (22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30).

“Pay heed to what one promises when seeking your vote or friendship; it sometimes bears little resemblance to what you receive after the goal that was sought has been attained.”

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