Figs, our complete plant library, sourdough bread

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE There, on the black bough of a snow-flecked maple, Fearless and gay as our love, A bluejay cocked his crest! Oh, who can tell the range of joy Or set the bounds of beauty? –Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) Saturday, January 23, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 56 days Question of the Day Is the South Pole as cold as the North Pole? – Answer Puzzle of the Day My first and second designate abbreviations of two states. My whole these states would be before the Revolution, see? (What’s the word? Here are clues to its parts!) – Answer Growing Fresh Figs Figs Figs are a delicious treat that thrive in warm climates but can also be grown in more temperate regions with a bit of extra care. Here’s how to grow a fig tree in your garden!   READ MORE   How can you enjoy the light of the sun in winter months? Dazzling Old Farmer’s Almanac Sun Catchers are the perfect way to add brightness to your winter days! Our Sun Catchers were hand-pressed from recycled glass by the Old Hancock Glassworks using a centuries-old technique. Order Old Farmer’s Almanac Sun Catchers today!   LEARN MORE   $11.95 Learn to Garden: Growing Guides Plant Growing Guides Free Growing Guides with growing and harvest information for over 100 common vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers! Browse our growing guides.   READ MORE   What recipes are Almanac readers raving about? Readers’ Best Recipes and the Stories Behind Them brings you all the favorites served at family gatherings and supper tables, the ones that keep folks coming back for more. These exclusive recipes include Momma’s Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars, Gra’s Barbecue Chicken, and so many more! You’ll love the heartwarming, humorous, and true stories that these cooks tell, too. Order today!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 Plan for Planting! 5 Important Tips for Planning a Vegetable Garden There’s so much to consider when planning a vegetable garden, from what to grow and where, to the finer details that will make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Read on or watch our video to discover five important things to consider when planning your new edible garden.   WATCH VIDEO   Get cooking in a Peony Apron! Warm up the oven and throw on your apron! Enjoy your time in the kitchen this winter. This stunning kitchen apron evokes the fragrance of heirloom peonies. Look closer and you might catch a glimpse of a butterfly or hummingbird! Brighten up your kitchen with the Peony Apron!   LEARN MORE   $24.99 Guide to Sourdough Bread Sourdough Starters and Recipes How about trying your hand at making a sourdough starter from scratch?! Here’s a little history about this age-old pastime along with a no-yeast sourdough recipe (wild yeast) as well as commercial yeast recipes. Plus, find easy recipes for using...   READ MORE   Get ready for spring with The Old Farmer's Almanac! The Old Farmer’s Almanac is your trusty companion for your spring garden! Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is sure to help you harvest loads of veggies and cook up some delicious recipes this spring!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 Get Ready to Mangle! Funny Malapropisms Here at the Almanac, we have fun collecting malapropisms, the incorrect use of a word instead of another word that sounds similar; these word mangles and slipups can be quite humorous!    READ MORE   Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Wolf Moon? Celebrate January’s Full Wolf Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!   LEARN MORE   $10.99 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.