The Snow Moon rises, new flowers for 2023, growing bell peppers

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, February 5, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 42 days until spring begins Question of the Day Are new stars being formed, or did they all form at the same time? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Which is heavier, a half or a full Moon? – Answer The Moon, like a flower  In heaven's high bower,  With silent delight  Sits and smiles on the night.  –William Blake (1757–1827), English poet ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ Snow Moon: Full Moon in February 2023 Got your snow shovels ready? February’s full Snow Moon reaches its peak on Sunday, February 5! Why is it called the full Snow Moon? Find out in our February Moon Guide!    READ MORE    Did you know there's an Almanac Club? Do you flip through your Almanac and wonder what daily life might have been like in years past? You can entertain that thought by studying two Almanac replicas from 1823 and 1923. Both are included in the box of goodies when you join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT The Best New Flowers for 2023! When planning your garden, don’t forget that flowers feed the soul (and the pollinators)! There are many new ornamental plants coming to a garden center near you in 2023. Here are just a few of those eye-catching annual and perennial flowers!    READ MORE    Plan your best garden yet! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. You can try the planner for FREE and select a sample garden plan to get you started!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Bell Peppers Peppers are a warm-season crop and come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. More good news: Most varieties resist common garden pests and diseases! See our guide to growing and harvesting peppers.    READ MORE    New Year! New Calendar! 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