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<strong>2016</strong> Farmers' Almanac<br />

CONTENTS<br />

ASTROLOGY & ASTRONOMY<br />

Best Days in <strong>2016</strong>........................106–109<br />

Astrology & Astronomy Explained...... 110<br />

Moon’s Astrological Place September<br />

2015–December <strong>2016</strong>..................... 111<br />

Explanation of the Calendar Pages........ 112<br />

Eclipses of the Sun and Moon in <strong>2016</strong>... 114<br />

Observing the Visible Planets.............. 116<br />

Full Moons & Phases of the Moon in<br />

<strong>2016</strong>................................................. 119<br />

Almanac Abbreviations & Definitions....120<br />

Monthly Calendar Pages September<br />

2015–December <strong>2016</strong>.............126–156<br />

Annual Meteor Showers ....................172<br />

6 Steps to Stargazing .........................174<br />

FARM & GARDEN<br />

Top Picks for Patio Gardens ..................30<br />

Best Days to Set Eggs in <strong>2016</strong> & Animal<br />

Gestation Table.................................73<br />

Average Frost Dates..............................86<br />

10 Companion Planting Ideas for Pest<br />

Control...............................................89<br />

Gardening According to the Moon<br />

Quick View Table.............................. 90<br />

To Seed or Not to Seed..........................92<br />

10 Ways to Naturally Combat Garden<br />

Pests .................................................97<br />

Gardening According to the Moon<br />

Calendar................................... 191-195<br />

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HEALTHY LIVING<br />

Natural Homemade Cleaners ...............22<br />

9 Natural Ways to Help Keep Your Hair<br />

Looking Its Best.................................36<br />

The Scoop on Scrubs: Get smooth, super<br />

soft skin. Exfoliate with homemade<br />

scrubs................................................60<br />

Top Tips for Healthier Dogs.................. 68<br />

Can Tea Help You Feel Better?..............74<br />

Get the Skinny on Fats! A look at why fat<br />

is important for a healthy lifestyle....82<br />

OUTDOORS<br />

Facts about Bats .................................. 64<br />

5 Tips for Successful Backyard Chicken<br />

Raising ..............................................73<br />

Peak Foliage Dates for the Contiguous<br />

U.S.....................................................98<br />

Farmers’ Almanac <strong>2016</strong> Fishing<br />

Calendar..........................................100<br />

Peculiar Roadside Attractions You’ve<br />

Got To See To Believe......................180<br />

Protecting Our Stories. The National Park<br />

Service Turns 100............................186<br />

RECIPES & FOOD<br />

Unusual Muffin Recipe Winners ...........8<br />

Don’t Buy It – Make It! ..........................52<br />

New Recipe Contest for <strong>2016</strong> .............. 64<br />

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