The quiet day in winter beauty closes, And sunset clouds are tinged with crimson dye. –Sarah Doudney (1841–1926), English writer | | Carnivorous Plants to Grow as Houseplants! If the idea of carnivorous plants makes you immediately think of the bloodthirsty man-eater in Little Shop of Horrors, you’re not alone! Real carnivorous plants (such as the Venus flytrap) dine only on insects—though the speed at which they can snap shut on their prey is amazing.… | | How to Buy Groceries Wisely Looking for ways to save money at the grocery store? Here are the easiest and most practical ways to save money on groceries. As Ben Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny got.” We’ll help you save those pennies (and dollars) with commonsense tips. | | 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! | | How to Make Your Own Potting Soil for Containers When gardening in containers or pots, don’t just use dirt from the ground! You’ll need to use a good “potting mix” (also called potting soil) to get proper drainage and aeration. Here’s how to make your own potting mix! | | Enjoyed by readers for more than 25 years! The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2023 Everyday Calendar is a full-color, page-per-day calendar that’s loaded with fascinating facts, head-scratching riddles, jokes, folklore, gardening advice, poverty, and more! Start every new day on the right foot with this wonderful calendar our readers love. | | Night Sky for January 2023: Planets, Stars, and the Moon What can you see in the night sky this month? Venus and Saturn will meet soon! From visible planets to bright stars, astronomer Bob Berman highlights what a regular stargazer can see (without any equipment) throughout the month of January 2023. Let’s look up! | | Try our Garden Planner for FREE! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates! | | Slow Cooker Jambalaya Soup A good hearty meal for a winter weekend, Slow Cooker Jambalaya Soup with chicken and sausage will warm you up. This cold and flu fighter may even convince you to change up your chicken soup routine! | | “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU | | | | | | 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! | | | | 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. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version | | | | |
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