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Sweet peas, hatching by the Moon, healthiest vegetables to grow

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I hear a lot about the Gulf Stream, but what exactly is it?
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Puzzle of the Day
What is it that goes when a wagon goes, stops when a wagon stops, is of no use to the wagon, and yet the wagon cannot go without it?
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Come see the north wind's masonry. 
Out of an unseen quarry, evermore 
Furnished with tile, the fierce artificer 
Curves his white bastions with projected roof 
Round every windward stake, or tree, or door.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82), "The Snow-Storm"

 
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Sweet Peas
Few annual flowers have the lasting appeal and bucolic beauty of sweet peas. Twining lazily around a rustic trellis, they seem the very antithesis of our busy lives. With their seductive fragrance, sweet peas make great flowers for gardens and bouquets. Read…
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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. 

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How Groundhog Day Ties to the Skies
Groundhog Day. Just a bizarre tradition involving a marmot, right? Believe it or not, Groundhog Day is full of amazing sky-related stuff. Even its date relates to the heavens. Bob Berman explains the connection to astronomy and sky watching.
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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!

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Setting Chicken Eggs by the Moon's Sign 2023
Here are the best days to set eggs for 2023. Setting the eggs by the Moon is an age-old practice that will produce chickens that are healthier and that mature faster. Learn more about this tradition and see how we calculate the best days to set chicken hatching eggs.
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Your Guide to a Flowering Future!

We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. 

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Top 10 Healthiest Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden
If you’re going to grow and eat healthy vegetables, why not consider which ones are nutrient-dense? So, which veggies are the nutritional stars? Here are the top 10 healthiest vegetables and fruit that you can grow at home—plus advice for growing a healthier garden.
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Gardening tips and secrets!

Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the experience and longevity to offer the very best tried-and-true information, tips, and advice about all things gardening and growing. Through the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook, the secrets of growing delicious, nutritious food are being passed down to new generations of gardeners. Everyone who loves fresh vegetables should own a copy!

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Triple-Play Grilled Cheese Recipe
This is the ultimate grilled cheese recipe! The combination of cheeses is a home run. If you haven’t tried it, we highly recommend sourdough bread for a perfect toasty grilled cheese. See our recipe plus a couple more tips on making a great grilled cheese sandwich.
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