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Shut in from all the world without,
We sat the clean-winged hearth about,
Content to let the north-wind roar
In baffled rage at pane and door,
While the red logs before us beat
The frost-line back with tropic heat
–John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–92), American poet
| | A Brief History of the Woodstove
A woodstove could once be found in nearly every American home, but today, more efficient means of heating have taken over. Here’s a brief history of a centuries-old device, the wood-burning stove! | | Get ready for next years 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. | | Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2023
Mercury enters retrograde motion starting on December 28, 2022, and lasting into the new year! 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 … | | Stores easy, protects you from the sun, and on sale!
This lightweight straw hat offers 50 SPF protection from the sun with its 4-inch circular brim and colorful headband. The hat is water-resistant and folds/rolls up for easy travel storage without losing its shape. SAVE $5 while supplies last! | | Discover Kalanchoe Plants: A Flowering Succulent Houseplant
Color is lacking this time of year, so I am always glad to see holiday plants for sale at my local garden center. Poinsettias and others are very enticing, but the one plant I can’t resist is the kalanchoe. The clusters of starlike, cheerful flowers are long-lived and can add a happy note to… | | Take Your Pick!
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. | | The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley
Is there any truth to the old saying, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and amateur meteorologist, sought to answer that question, dedicating himself to observing flakes of snow for 50 years. See the first-ever photos of snowflakes! | | Be the first to get your new Almanac!
Now in its 231st year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada, thanks to readers from coast to coast. Order your 2023 Almanac today! | | Creamy New York–Style Cheesecake
Who doesn’t love a creamy New York–Style Cheesecake? The texture of this sour cream cheesecake is like velvet on the tongue. Tip: When blending cheesecake ingredients, make sure not to overdo it. | | 
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