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A cold coming we had of it Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a journey: The ways deep and the weather sharp, The very dead of winter. –T.S. Eliot (1888–1965) January 6: Epiphany, which is also known as Three Kings Day. | | | Question of the Day My three-year-old drew in pencil all over our wallpapered dining room. What can I do to remove the marks? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day What’s that in the Fire, and not in the Flame? What’s that in the Master, and not in the Dame? What’s that in the Courtier, and not in the Clown? What’s that in the Country, and not in the Town? – Answer | | Epiphany Tart (Victorian Jam Tart) An old English Epiphany (January 6) tradition, this star-shaped Epiphany Tart features multicolored jams that are meant to evoke a beautiful stained glass window! As well as being very pretty, the tart is delicious and simple to make. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Staying organized will be a breeze! The 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. | | 2024 Garden Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables The 2024 Planting Calendar tells you when to plant vegetables, fruit, and herbs in your garden. Just enter your zip code or location! We list the first dates of the year to start seeds indoors, sow outside, or transplant. | | | | 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! | | 2024 Moon Phase Calendar What’s the Moon’s phase tonight? With our 2024 Moon Phase Calendar, you’ll find when the next new Moon, first quarter, full Moon, or last quarter is happening—for all 12 months. Just enter your zip code or location. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Our Garden Planner now has live chat support! 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! | | Grow Your Own Salads Indoors All Winter You can enjoy fresh lettuce all winter long! Seriously! It’s not that hard because lettuce and greens are perfect for growing in containers—plus, no weeds or pests! Learn how to grow fresh, homegrown leaves even in the coldest months. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Gardening tips and secrets! 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! | | Marigolds Marigolds are the ultimate companion flower. This cheery annual attracts all manner of pollinating insects into the garden. They’ll bloom for months, too. Learn all about sowing and growing marigolds. | | | | | | | ☞ 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* © 2024 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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