Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
Could I but live just here in Freedom’s arms, A kingly life without a sovereign’s care! Vain dreams! Day hides with closing wings her charms, And all is cradled in repose, save where Yon band of black, belated crows still frets the evening air. –Emily Pauline Johnson (1861–1913) | | | Question of the Day Do we know when the first tornado hit the United States? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day What never asks questions but requires frequent answers? – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT Designed for the gardener you love! Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Gardener’s Trio Gift Bundle - a thoughtful gift for gardening enthusiasts, whether it’s for someone special or a treat for yourself! | | 10 Tips for Preparing Your Garden for Winter Winter is coming! How do you put your garden to bed for winter and prepare your garden for the dropping temperatures? See 10 tips for winterizing your garden beds—from covering garden soil to protecting trees and shrubs. | | | | The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Few feasts are so steeped in tradition as Thanksgiving, the ultimate comfort meal! Perhaps you’re going for a more straightforward, smaller Thanksgiving meal this year? Or are you still cooking the “Big Bird” for a more enormous feast? | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Left out in the cold? No problem. These Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks have been to the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, the Alaskan Iditarod, and other COLD places, which require the extreme warmth they provide. Order yours today! | | The Curious Crow: Friend or Foe? Crows are curious, intelligent, friendly, and funny! You might be surprised by the friendships that crows can make. They can also hold grudges, get noisy, and eat your crops. With all their personality, let’s say that crows sometimes seem like people! | | | | When to Prune Trees and Shrubs When should you prune shrubs and trees? It depends! Wait until mid- to late winter to prune shrubs and trees that flower in the summer. However, spring-flowering shrubs and trees should be pruned immediately after bloom because they bud out in the fall. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Shipping Now: Holiday Gift Bundles! We designed the perfect gift bundles for Almanac readers, gardeners, and kids. Each bundle comes with a FREE holiday tote you can use for giving! | | Bird Sounds: Dark-eyed Junco Many folks call the Dark-eyed Juncos a sign of winter and “snowbirds” since these birds appear in our backyards just as winter settles in. Learn more and listen to their sweet bird song. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | 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. Is Daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 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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