Keeping chickens safe, shortbread, cranberry wreath!

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Behold, the morning-glory’s sky-blue cup Is mine wherewith to drink the nectar up  That morning spills of silver dew, And song upon the winds that woo And sigh their vows Among the boughs! –Alexander Posey (1873–1908) Friday, December 11, 2020 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 10 days Question of the Day What kind of pine is best if you want to keep your Christmas tree potted and in the house after Christmas? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What happens when it rains cats and dogs? – Answer New! Cranberry Wreath Project How to Make a Cranberry Wreath Our gardening editor just made this Cranberry Wreath. A fun project using raw cranberries, this DIY holiday wreath will put you in a festive spirit! See how to make this colorful wreath.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Top US Doctor: Sugar is not the problem (This Is) Digestion, Weight, Fatigue All Linked To 1 “Metabolic” Issue (Do This).   LEARN MORE   Plants With Winter Interest Winter-Flowering Plants for Fragrance, Color and Berries Does your garden feel drab, dull, and uninteresting in winter? Well, that doesn’t need to be the case. This coming season, plant trees and shrubs which will transform your garden into a winter wonderland of fragrance, color, and visual interest.  Here are our favorite winter-flowering plants.   WATCH VIDEO   What does snow on Christmas night mean for next year's crops? Find out fun facts about every holiday with the 2021 Engagement Calendar. This popular daily planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Cheer up each day with wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore!   LEARN MORE   $14.99 Mouthwatering Shortbread Shortbread Cookies A great shortbread cookie has a mouthwateringly buttery taste and a crumbly texture.   READ MORE   What's your favorite Almanac Calendar?  Whether you’re an avid weather watcher, an organized busy bee, an expert gardener, or a budding astronomer: We’ve got the calendar for you with classic Almanac wit and wisdom! 2021 Calendars make perfect holiday gifts. Order Today!   LEARN MORE   $9.99-$14.99 Homemade Foodie Gifts Homemade Gifts From the Kitchen Put your hands and handiwork into your gifts. Here are 15 homemade gifts from the kitchen—from easy cranberry-pistacho biscotti to candy cane bark—to flavored gins and vinegars!   READ MORE   The Almanac is the perfect quiet winter read! Cuddle up with a mug of tea, a cozy blanket, and The Old Farmer’s Almanac for a winter afternoon! Enjoy a holiday season filled with wit and wisdom from your favorite Old Farmer. The Almanac is guaranteed to tickle your funny bones and fill you with the comfort of tradition!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 Keeping Chickens Safe 5 Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Safe in Winter If you keep chickens outside in the winter, it’s important to gear up for cold weather and take steps to protect against predators, keep your hens warm and dry, and maintain your chicken coops. See 5 tips to make sure that you have the same number of hens in April as you did in September.   READ MORE   What is the snowiest state? The 2021 Weather Calendar’s “Ask the Old Farmer” section answers all your most interesting weather questions! Popular with weather and nature enthusiasts alike, this calendar offers stunning full-color photographs of a spawning tornado, strange-looking lenticular clouds, beautiful cascades of ice, and much more alongside classic wit and wisdom.   LEARN MORE   $9.99 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 HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version 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.