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Beekeeping 101, flowers for constant color, uses for peppermint

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He who boasts of his descent is like the potato; the best part of him is underground. 
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How to Start Beekeeping
If you’ve decided to move forward with raising bees, let’s get down to business: Know beekeeping rules and regulations, choose the right location for your hives, and make sure you have the right habitat.  Here are answers to your practical questions.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights!

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The Best Flowers for Continuous Color All Season Long
Gardens that offer a full season of continuous color take time and care to achieve, but, like most anything worthwhile, they will offer tenfold back to you in their beauty, comfort, and magic!
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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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Solar Cycle 25 Predictions
The Sun is now in Solar Cycle 25, which is heating up more than experts predicted! Right now, a Coronal Mass Ejection is hurtling toward Earth, with the potential to cause unusually good Northern Lights activity on February 17-18.
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We’re excited to announce new features for The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner! You can now select a sample garden plan to get you started. Plus, we’re offering LIVE chat support with gardening experts. Try it for free today!

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3 Uses for Peppermint: Upset Stomach, Stuffy Head, Aching Feet
With just peppermint and hot water, make a hot tea/foot soak/steam inhalation to relieve an upset stomach, aching feet, and/or stuffy head and congestion. See how!
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Refreshing blue cookware!

The Malta Collection features a blend of deep blues inspired by the refreshing waters surrounding the picturesque Mediterranean island. The set includes a Mixing Spoon, Slotted Spoon, Spatula, and Slotted Spatula.

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King Cake
A King Cake is a frosted sweet bread—a delicious cross between a coffee cake and a French pastry—with a hidden bean or tiny plastic baby baked inside. Try our editor’s King Cake recipe—and learn the story behind this tradition.
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