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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, January 10, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 68 days until spring begins Question of the Day What is hoarfrost? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What key is the hardest to turn? – Answer All day the gusty north-wind bore The loosening drift its breath before; Low circling round its southern zone, The sun through dazzling snow-mist shone. –John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–92) ADVERTISEMENT What Is Hugelkultur? Building the Ultimate Raised Bed What is hugelkultur, anyway? When I first heard the word, I thought it must be a new kind of yogurt, but no—it’s a type of raised garden bed! Hügelkultur can be translated as “mound culture”—in which plants or crops are grown on raised beds with a mounded shape and form. Many…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have found there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   Best Grow Lights for Growing Vegetables Indoor Just because the days are shorter in winter doesn’t mean that the growing season has to be over and done! Greens and some herbs will flourish indoors, under grow lights. Here’s what to consider when choosing indoor grow lights.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try!   LEARN MORE   Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas We’re huge fans of chicken and cheese enchiladas! They’re our go-to meal to transform chicken into something fabulous! Easy to make, easy to clean up, and always a winner.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac's 2022 Everyday Calendar is perfect for your home office! Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more!   LEARN MORE   Frozen Death First published in 1943, this is still one of the all-time favorite (and most debated) stories among Almanac readers.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fun facts and lunar lore in the 2022 Moon Calendar! The 2022 Moon Calendar will expand your lunar knowledge with fun facts, answering questions like: What do we mean by the “dark side of the Moon”?   LEARN MORE   Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2022 Mercury’s first period of retrograde motion in 2022 lasts from January 13 to February 3! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version