The Cold Moon rises, seed dispersal, plants harmful to pets

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. –Henry Ford (1863–1947) Wednesday, December 11, 2019 345th day of the year Winter begins in 10 days Gary Dourdan (actor) was born on this day in 1966. Sam Cooke (singer) died on this day in 1964. Question of the Day How did the word Hoosier originate in reference to Indiana? Answer Full Cold Moon Rises Full Moon for December 2019 December’s full Moon rises on Wednesday, December 11, into Thursday, December 12, 2019. Plus, this month’s full Moon shines during the Geminid meteor showers! The original Old Farmer’s Almanac will reveal everything you need to know about the Full Cold Moon and what makes it special.    READ MORE   Santa's Key The perfect solution for homes without a chimney!   LEARN MORE   $27.99 Amazing Ways Seeds Spread The Amazing Ways That Plants Disperse Seeds In autumn, ever noticed all the seeds scattering? Plants are launching their offspring into the world!  But since plants aren’t mobile, how do they spread their seeds? Discover the amazing ways seeds disperse and plants grow.   READ MORE   Chala Cell Phone Xbody Purses Top-selling gift! Available in different nature-inspired designs! Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.   LEARN MORE   $32.99 Harmful Holiday Plants Holiday Plants That Are Harmful to Cats and Dogs We have two new kittens at our house—Fred and Ginger—and they seem to be doubly curious about everything! If you face similar challenges, here is a naughty list from the ASPCA of holiday plants that could be harmful to your cat or dog.   READ MORE   Pewter Key Rings Handmade in Vermont. Makes a great gift!   LEARN MORE   $17.95 Gingerbread Cookies Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People This recipe for “Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People” makes a large batch because, well, anything this good deserves to be made in bulk.   READ MORE   Bold Kitchen Aprons There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.   LEARN MORE   $24.99 Feeling Hungry? Get Your Fiber! High-Fiber Food: What’s the Big Deal? Maybe you’ve read that most Americans get less than half the fiber they need for optimal health, and thought, “Oh, boy, they’re going to push more husks, groats, skins, rinds, seeds, stringy and raw stuff at me.”  Well, maybe, but that’s not all.   READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Makes a great gift!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.