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A rose is a rose all times of the year.
I have one out in the garden there,
In the deep grass out by the gray old stair
A breath of June in December drear.
–Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856–1935), American poet
| | Bright Sirius Is the New Year Star
Want a cosmic way to ring in the New Year? On New Year’s Eve, the brightest star visible from our planet, Sirius, reaches its highest point in the sky as the clock strikes midnight (or, near to it). | | Get the calendars our readers love!
We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today. | | New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners
A new year means a brand-new growing season to think about. Winter’s quiet may not be as exciting as summer’s first tomato ripening or spring’s first flower opening, but it’s a time of promise, of optimism, and of a tangible sense of opportunity. Here are my eight gardening… | | Order Your 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac Planner
This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day. Order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner today! | | Ethnic Bread Recipes for the Holidays
Certain holidays are accompanied by traditional ethnic recipes, many of which are for baking bread. Here is a selection of festive breads based upon a cook’s jaunt around the calendar—from Greek New Year’s Day bread to Hungarian Christmas rolls. | | Keep your feet comfy this winter!
These Alpaca Fleece OutdoorAdventure Socks are great for winter sports, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, and cold nights by the fire. Order yours today and get ready for winter! | | Top 10 Gardening Tips for Beginners
Want to start your first vegetable garden? How hard can it be? Just stick a few seeds in the ground and stand back, right? If only it were that easy! Here are 10 garden planning tips to consider before you dig in. | | Get ready for next year's gardening season now!
We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | New Year Punch
Our New Year Punch is a spiced apple sparkler that everyone will enjoy. If you prefer, substitute ginger ale for the champagne. For a fancy touch, rim the glasses with cinnamon-sugar. | | 
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"See us cuddle and hug," say the Pleiades,
"All six in a ring: it keeps us warm:
We huddle together like birds in a storm:
It's bitter weather tonight."
–Robert Graves (1895-1985), British poet
Listen to the call of the blue jay! | | 10 Tips for Selecting Plant Seeds
Winter has barely begun, but if you haven't started planning next summer's garden, now is a good time to start. Seed catalogs are already arriving in mailboxes. Here’s how to go about selecting seeds! | | Shipping Now: The 2023 Almanacs!
It’s time to ship the 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order your 2023 Almanac today! | | Homemade Bird Food Recipes
Our homemade bird food recipes can be made at any time of the year, but especially in the colder months when natural resources are scarce. Also, see how to make a simple DIY pine cone feeder! | | Left out in the cold? No problem.
These Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks have been to the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, the Alaskan Iditarod, and other COLD places, which require the extreme warmth they provide. Order yours today! | | 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… | | Are you thinking about what to plant already?
We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | How Long Does Food Last in the Freezer?
How long should you keep food in your freezer? Time to clean it out? See this frozen food storage chart to find out whether you can freeze cheese, how long you can freeze chicken, how long uncooked meat keeps in the freezer, and much more. Plus, get advice on freezing foods the correct way to… | | New Year! New Calendar!
We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today. | | Traditional Wassail
For centuries, going back to Anglo-Saxon times, holiday revelers have wished each other “Wes hal!” (“Be whole!”) while sharing this drink. | |
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