Winter landscaping, freezing cookies, when is ice thick enough for skating?

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 82 days until spring begins Question of the Day We’ve just moved into a new home, and the yard is overrun with bamboo. Is there anything we can do (besides just yanking the plants out) to get rid of it? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a star like an old barn? – Answer "Skating teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do." –Barbara Ann Scott (1928–2012), Canadian figure skater ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ Winter Landscaping: Tune In To The Four Winds It's winter, the dormant season. Plant and tree growth has slowed to a crawl or stopped completely. This is the perfect time to try out a winter landscaping exercise we'll call the "Four Directions" or "Four Winds."     READ MORE    Staying organized will be a breeze! The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. Order your 2023 planner today!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Ice Thickness Safety Chart How thick does ice have to be to drive a truck on it? To skate on? To go ice fishing? Before you go out, check our ice thickness chart to determine if it’s safe!    READ MORE    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.    LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Are Eggshells, Coffee Grounds, and Banana Peels Good for the Garden? Coffee grounds, broken eggshells, banana peels, wood ash, and tea bags can really pile up! Are they truly good for garden soil and plants? Which plants benefit from them the most? Find out how to use food scraps and firewood ash as soil superfood!    WATCH VIDEO    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!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Cookies: Freezing and Storing Cookies freeze well and thaw quickly, and make for delicious snacks when company walks in the front door! Here are some tips for freezing and storing your baked goods.    READ MORE    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.    LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Sourdough Starters and Recipes How about trying your hand at making a sourdough starter from scratch?! Here’s a little history about this age-old pastime, along with a no-added-yeast sourdough recipe (wild yeast only!) and commercial yeast recipes. Plus, find easy recipes for using your starter—to…    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. 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. 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