Best garden location, Dad's meatloaf, winter houseplant care

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Announced by all the trumpets of the sky, Arrives the snow, and, driving o'er the fields, Seems nowhere to alight: the whited air Hides hills and woods, the river, and the heaven, And veils the farm-house at the garden's end. –Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) Monday, January 11, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 68 days Question of the Day Why do tornadoes not touch down that often in big cities? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Golden State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Dad's Meatloaf Recipe Dad's Meatloaf From the recipe’s author: “This is how my dad used to make it. Everyone who has eaten it just loves it. I love it because it reminds me of him.”   READ MORE   SPONSORED Warning: Never Feed Your Cat THIS Is your cat trying to tell you something? According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many cats are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs. “It’s an epidemic. 1 out of 3 cats over ten years old will get cancer. Even young kittens are at risk. And it’s pretty much all due to one thing: Food.”   LEARN MORE   Learn to Grow: The Right Location Where to Put a Vegetable Garden Whether you’re starting a new garden or extending an existing one, it’s important to give careful consideration to where you put it. The right location gives your crops the best chance of success. Here are several important factors to consider when selecting your gardening site!   READ MORE   How can I reinvigorate my houseplants? This calendar brings you not just the days of the year, but gardening advice and secrets galore! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.     LEARN MORE   $9.99 Winter Care for Houseplants Winter Care for Houseplants Winter is when we need to see green growing plants the most, but many environmental factors such as dry air, cold temps, drafts, and low light make it difficult to keep them growing at their best. Here are some tips for taking good care of your indoor garden during winter.   READ MORE   How can you cultivate a beautiful vegetable garden? Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! A perfect gift for the holiday season, order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!     LEARN MORE   $15.95 Avoid Winter Weight Gain Why We Eat More in Winter (and How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain) Let’s face it: The four months from November to February are pretty much all about food—from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s to Valentine’s Day. If you feel hungrier as winter draws near, you’re not alone. Here are some tips and tricks for staying healthy this winter.   READ MORE   When is ice safe to walk on? The charming 2021 Country Calendar gives you all the wit and wisdom you need for country living. Plus: large, eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of country living, including North America’s breathtaking landscapes and amazing animals on the farm or in the wild!   LEARN MORE   $10.99 How to Be a Genius! How to Be a Genius 2021 marks the centennial of Albert Einstein’s recognition with the Nobel Prize for Physics. So, what better time to resolve to become a genius—or at least a little smarter than you are now?    READ MORE   Why are auroras seen near the poles? 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. © 2021 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.