Groundhog Day and Candlemas, winter pruning tips, Super Bowl dips

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE Design the winter on the window pane, Admit pale sun though cobwebs left from autumn; Remember summer when the flies are stilled; Remember spring, when the cold spider sleeps. –Conrad Aiken (1889–1973) Thursday, January 30, 2020 30th day of the year Spring begins in 49 days Phil Collins (musician) was born on this day in 1951. Sidney Sheldon (author & producer) died on this day in 2007. Question of the Day How can I get a chocolate drink stain out of a white T-shirt? Answer Groundhog Day and Candlemas Groundhog Day 2020 Groundhog Day comes from our agricultural past and marks the halfway point to the spring equinox. Here are the facts and folklore about Groundhog Day. It’s much more than a wacky weather prediction from a plump marmot!   READ MORE   SPONSORED 3 Warning Signs Your Olive Oil Is Slowing Your Metabolism Did you know that buying the wrong olive oil could be putting you and your family’s health at risk? Several brands are made up of artificial ingredients that can lead to dry skin, achy muscles and joints, weight gain, and even heart problems. Learn More….   LEARN MORE   Ever Seen Clouds With Colors? Iridescent Clouds and Rainbow Colors Ever seen rainbow colors in clouds? What you may be seeing is an iridescent cloud. The white fringes of clouds high in the sky are often fringed with cloud color magic!   LISTEN   The Gift of Gardening The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast. Includes a space to personalize the book with a “To” and “From” section on the first page.   LEARN MORE   $10.95 Winter Pruning Tips Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs Late winter or early spring is the best time time to prune most shrubs and trees—but not all! See our list of which trees and shrubs to prune, and get some general pruning tips for the season.   READ MORE   Vegetable 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Lettuce know if you like this puzzle! Family-time fun. Made in the USA.    LEARN MORE   $19.95 Planning a Square-Foot Garden Square Foot Garden Plans and Layouts Square-foot gardening (SFG) is an easy-to-follow method of planting vegetables which makes efficient use of small spaces. It’s especially ideal for beginner gardeners. Here are six complementary SFG garden layouts created by our Almanac readers!   READ MORE   Farm Sweet Farm Jumbo Coffee Mugs Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.   LEARN MORE   $12.95 Super Dip Recipes Time for Super Bowl Dip Recipes! Are you ready to break out some delicious Super Bowl dip recipes for the big day? Scoop up classic guacamole, spicy buffalo chicken dip, delicious spinach dip, and more!   READ MORE   The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes.    LEARN MORE   $14.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.