Choosing chicken breeds, new 2020 plants!, February forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter. One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogs. –Hal Borland (1900–78) Sunday, January 26, 2020 26th day of the year Spring begins in 53 days Wayne Gretzky (hockey player) was born on this day in 1961. Robert Hegyes (actor) died on this day in 2012. Question of the Day Where did the names of the days of the week come from? Answer February Forecast Update February Forecast Update: Winter Weather Ahead for Groundhog Day and Beyond The two most important events of the year for many both occur on the same day this year—Sunday, February 2—when Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will be looking for his shadow during commercial breaks in the early-morning TV run-up to Super Bowl LIV, which will be taking place that evening in Miami Gardens, Florida’s partially covered Hard Rock Stadium.    READ MORE   SPONSORED How To Entirely Empty Your Bowels Every Morning - Top Surgeon Explains How Dr. Steven Gundry Reveals How To Defeat The War In Your Stomach. Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   A Garden Planner Intro How to Use Garden Planner Software In this video, we demonstrate how to use the Almanac Garden Planner software—and how it can save you time and money.   WATCH VIDEO   Crossbody Purses for Cell Phones by Chala 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 New 2020 Edibles and Flowers New and Notable Plants for 2020 We are being inundated with seed catalogs this year. It will be hard to find room among the tried and true to experiment with all the new things I’d like to try. Here are some edibles that caught my eye—as well as a few flowers.   READ MORE   Try the Weed Spinner! All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him.    LEARN MORE   $15.99 Kung Pao Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Kung Pao Chicken is named for Ding Baozhen, a Chinese official who served as the governor of Sichuan Province in the 1800s.   READ MORE   Easy and Safe Tick Remover Tool (3-Pack) The best tick remover is the one that is easy to carry and always with you! This safe tick removal tool attaches to key chains, leashes, and backpacks. Made in the USA from high-strength aluminum that won’t break or bend.    LEARN MORE   $16.95 Choosing Chicken Breeds The Best Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard With more than a hundred breeds of chickens to choose from, it can be challenging trying to figure out which breeds you want to raise. Here’s my advice—plus, see this page for a free beginner’s guide to gardening which includes my four-season guide to raising chickens!   READ MORE   Local Farmers' Market Tote Features long and short handles for convenience. Plus, a two-sided design and small interior pocket.   LEARN MORE   $6.97 (You Save $5.00) 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. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.