Veterans Day, reusing plant pots, protecting from frost

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, November 11, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 40 days until winter begins Question of the Day How big a turkey should I buy if I’m intending to feed ten people? – Answer Puzzle of the Day If all the letters of the alphabet were asked out to dinner, why could they not all go together? – Answer "Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies." –Sydney J. Harris, American journalist (1917–86) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ Veterans Day 2022 Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. This year, the 11th day of the 11th month is a Friday. Learn the true meaning of Veterans Day and its important history—as well as 10 ways to show vets how you appreciate the sacrifices that they have made.     READ MORE    Top Plastic Surgeon: How To Improve Your Neck's Appearance According to Dr. Layke revealed there is a simple and effective way to help take years off your neck’s appearance, in as little as 30 seconds.   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Protecting Your Garden From Frost Find out how to protect your garden from frost. We’ll explain which vegetables are damaged by frost, different ways to cover and protect your plants from frost, and which vegetables can be left in the ground (because frost actually improves their flavor!). If you prepare in advance, you…    READ MORE    Top 10 Reasons to Buy Made in USA Looking for products made in America this Veteran’s Day? You’re not alone. Help your neighbors by buying products made by businesses in the USA. Need more reasons to buy American?   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How to Clean Garden Pots and Containers Garden pots need a thorough scrubbing at the end of the growing season. It’s important to clean any pots that you are reusing in order to rid them of disease spores, salt deposits, and pest eggs. Take those extra few minutes to do it right! Here’s how to quickly clean and disinfect your…    READ MORE    Order your 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar! The 2023 Gardening Calendar offers friendly reminders on when to start perusing seed catalogs or planting summer-flowering bulbs, inspiring quotations from poets and public figures, growing advice on favorite plants, tips on getting rid of pests, and folklore for predicting how the weather will affect your garden. All packed into a stunning wall calendar!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How to Make Pomander Balls Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. 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