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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, December 29, 2023 On the whirl of the bitter gale, and the northern sleet and snow, Our flight can pierce the thickest fog, or the strongest winds that blow. –Harry R. Peterson, "Song of the Wild Geese," 1912 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 80 days until spring begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day What is the best way to get rid of thistles? – Answer Puzzle of the Day There is a word of five syllables; take away the first, and no syllable will remain. – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Garden Trends: Color of the Year 2024 It’s an exciting time of the year when gardeners begin planning their spring gardens. Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024 is Peach Fuzz. The color radiates with warmth and modern elegance perfect for a beautiful spring garden.   LEARN MORE   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: The Complete Guide This comprehensive guide covers how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, which vegetables to grow, and when to plant what. We’ve also added a “starter” garden plan consisting of easy-to-grow vegetables, companion planting techniques, and some lovely flowers!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Shipping Now: The 2024 Almanacs! It’s time to ship the 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today!   LEARN MORE   How to Use Numerology to Find Your Personal Year Number Did you know you get a personal year number? Your personal year number reveals what the year ahead will bring. Get ready to learn more about personal year numbers and how to calculate your personal year number.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Do you need a 2024 calendar? We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours!   LEARN MORE   The Beginner's Guide to Raising Geese Are you ready to go for geese? These delightful birds have delicious eggs and are great guardians for chickens, social, and great weeders. Learn what to expect from your first flock of geese, how to house and feed them, and how many eggs to expect.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Join an Almanac club today! Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications!   LEARN MORE   Yes, Your Tongue Will Stick to a Frozen Pole—And Other Stories What happens when winter temperatures are in the negative double digits? These reports caught our eye, not only because they made us shiver but also because, more often than not, they were prefaced with “I swear this is true.”     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Are you thinking about what to plant already? We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting.    LEARN MORE   What Is Hugelkultur? Building the Ultimate Raised Bed What is hugelkultur, anyway? When I first heard the word, I thought it must be a new kind of yogurt, but, no—it’s a type of raised garden bed! Hügelkultur can be translated as “mound culture”—in which plants or crops are grown on raised beds with a mounded shape and form.    READ MORE    ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Get The Old Farmer's Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo "Alexa, ask Farmer's Almanac about today."  Did a friend forward you the 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! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store 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