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Come when the rains Have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice, While the slant sun of February pours Into the bowers a flood of light. –William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878) | | | Question of the Day I received a fig tree (fruit-bearing type) as a Christmas gift and want to find out the correct time and way to set it into the ground. I live in central Mississippi. – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day What do men never wish to be in and yet labor hard to possess? – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT Spend a year with the Moon! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! | | Asters Asters enliven the garden in late summer and early fall when many flower blooms are fading—providing a late-season treat for the monarch butterfly, too! Plant these deer-resistant native perennials in midspring to keep the color going. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Your dream garden is just a click away! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. It even emails you updates with detailed advice and planting reminders to keep you on track! | | Favorite Heirloom Vegetables to Grow What are heirloom vegetables and fruit versus hybrids? Heirlooms are the unique, flavorful varieties that have been around for at least 50 years. Learn the many benefits of including heirlooms in the garden—and some of our favorite varieties! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level! | | Take a Look at This Heirloom Vegetable Garden See a gorgeous heirloom vegetable garden developed by master gardeners at the request of a nearby historical site. All the plants are 1800s heirlooms! Get inspired by their garden plan and photos. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT The only planner you'll need to stay on track! 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. | | 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. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Take Your Pick! Our 2024 calendars are shipping now! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead. | | Easy Bird Food Recipe: Backyard Bird Cornbread Are your birds tired of bland birdseed mixes? Ditch the store-bought stuff and whip up a batch of these irresistible homemade birdseed cakes that will have your feathered friends flocking to your yard! | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | | Vegetable Gardener's Handbook | | | 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar | | | | Weed Barrier Paper with Fertilizer | | | The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club | | | | | 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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