Keeping chickens safe, Washington's Cherry Bounce recipe, darkest time of the year

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, December 2, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 19 days until winter begins Question of the Day What is red flannel hash? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why didn’t the dog want to go into the ark? – Answer The speckled sky is dim with snow, The light flakes falter and fall slow. –John Townsend Trowbridge, American author (1827–1916) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ 5 Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Safe in Winter If you keep chickens outside in the winter, it’s important to gear up for cold weather and take steps to protect against predators, keep your hens warm and dry, and maintain your chicken coops. See 5 tips to make sure that you have the same number of hens in April as you did in September…    READ MORE    Shipping now: Vermont Weather Stations! This handsome copper weather station has a thermometer that measures temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius on an easy-to-read scale. The dial measures 4in wide, which makes it perfect for mounting outside your kitchen window for easy viewing!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The Darkest Time of the Year (and the Earliest Sunsets) When is the earliest sunset of the year? Many folks think it’s on the winter solstice. But the darkest days are actually now—in early December! Bob Berman explains this phenomenon.    READ MORE    Holiday Gift Boxes are Here! The gardening experts at The Old Farmer’s Almanac designed this year’s gift box to bring fun, learning, and enjoyment from the holidays through 2023! Order now because quantities are limited!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Verbena Verbena is a long-blooming flower that can be grown as an annual or a perennial and is beloved by pollinators. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for verbena in your garden!    READ MORE    Bring some extra holiday cheer! Our Merry Christmas Accent Tray is just the right size for hors d’oeuvres, cheese, or sweets! You can add some extra holiday cheer to your gatherings this year or give one as a gift.   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Growing Holly Bushes at Home It's that red berry time of year, and with bunches of fresh holly leaves or branches of winterberries going for $5 to $10 apiece, it only makes sense to try growing these winter beauties at home! Here's what to know about these easy-to-grow shrubs.    READ MORE    What's a front pocket wallet? The American Bison Front Pocket Wallet was designed to fit comfortably with a slim and lightweight build. Each wallet has a billfold and space for 6 cards. That’s plenty of storage for your cash, credit cards, and membership cards!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT George Washington’s Cherry Bounce Cherry Bounce is a homemade cocktail with an interesting history and wonderful cherry-brandy flavor! This was one of George Washington’s favorite tipples, based on papers from his estate in Mount Vernon. See his own recipe as well as an easier version.    READ MORE    “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Products 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. 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