Spring weather outlook, planting sweet peas, wonderful woodpeckers

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, January 24, 2024   Whose woods these are I think I know.     His house is in the village though;     He will not see me stopping here     To watch his woods fill up with snow.     –Robert Frost (1874–1963) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 54 days until spring begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To bake end projects graft or pollinate plant aboveground crops Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day What exactly do B.C. and A.D. stand for, and was there a year 0? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is it that occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, and once in a million years? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT The perfect book for budding minds! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today!   LEARN MORE   2024 Spring Weather Forecast: Looking Like An Early Spring! Winter may end in a snowy blast in many regions, but hold on to your hats! The updated 2024 Spring Weather Forecast favors an early spring with a few exceptions.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The best way to organize your time, no batteries required! This popular planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspiration. Each day offers a tip, fact, quote, proverb, or a bit of folklore to brighten your day!   LEARN MORE   Sweet Peas Early sowing in late winter is one of the secrets to growing sweet peas! With their seductive fragrance, sweet peas make great flowers for gardens and bouquets. These exude a pastoral beauty—an antithesis to our busy world.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Which Almanac do you prefer? Did you know we have three versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? That’s right! Take your pick between The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Classic Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Digital Edition.  Order today!   LEARN MORE   Dessert Empanadas Similar to a mini-turnover, the sweet dough of an empanada is crispy and golden on the outside and bursting with fruit on the inside. Mmm! Enjoy empanadas for dessert or in the morning with coffee.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Take Your Pick! Our 2024 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead.   LEARN MORE   Different Types of Woodpeckers: How Many Have You Seen? Knock, knock! So, why does a woodpecker peck wood? Here are some fun facts about woodpeckers—including different types of woodpeckers—with beautiful photos. How many of these magnificent birds have you seen?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 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   Bird Food Recipe: Woodpecker Pudding Calling all birdwatching enthusiasts and nature lovers! Dive into the vibrant world of backyard birds with our Woodpecker Pudding recipe.     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* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version