Mark Twain's bday, 10 best cookies, discover cyclamens

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 21 days until winter begins Question of the Day Please tell me about ashes from a wood-burning fireplace. How much can I use in the garden? Are they good for blueberry bushes and asparagus? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What sort of face does an auctioneer like best? – Answer If there be ice in November that will bear a duck, There will be nothing thereafter but sleet and muck. –Proverb ADVERTISEMENT THE ART OF ROBERT SEXTON: THE PROMISE After writing The Promise, I worked with a quill pen and placed thousands of dots, one at the time, to create this romantic gift. LEARN MORE GIFTS FOR EVERYONE – DON'T MISS OUT, ORDER EARLY! Making the best all-natural salami for over 100 years. Fortuna’s Sausage & Italian Market is pairing salami, cheese, olives, and taralli, for the most wanted gift of 2021. LEARN MORE FESTIVE WREATHS AND CENTERPIECES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! The perfectly decorated gift for your family, friends, or colleagues. Made from fresh-cut balsam which fills the air with the sweet holiday fragrance. LEARN MORE NORTH COUNTRY WIND BELLS® “Haunting Sounds and Magic Memories®” echo mystical sounds of bell buoys through these distinctive wind bells! Crafted in Maine! Perfect Holiday Gifting! LEARN MORE Interesting Facts About Mark Twain Happy 186th birthday, Mark Twain! This famously witty writer was born on November 30, 1835. Here are 10 curious facts about his life.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT North Country Wind Bells® “Haunting Sounds and Magic Memories®” echo the mystical sounds of bell buoys on the sea through these distinctive wind bells! There are 6 collections to choose from for the seafaring, the naturalist and simply sophisticated! Family crafted in Maine! Perfect Holiday Gifting!   LEARN MORE   Appreciating the Sparrow: The Bird Right Outside Your Front Door What’s brown and brown and brown all over? What skulks like a cat, camouflages like a chameleon, thrives in all climates and weathers, and is mostly overlooked? What’s our best metaphor for insignificance? It's the sparrow! Here's how to go sparrow-spotting.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now If you're planning to, or are already taking probiotics and dealing with bloating, constipation, weight gain, or even brain fog, then read this immediately!   LEARN MORE   10 Best Cookie Recipes A fresh batch of warm, chewy cookies is always a treat. From our Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip to beloved Cowboy Cookies, see ten of our readers' favorite cookie recipes. These cookie recipes are easy to bake, too. And there's something for everyone, from elegant cranberry and white chocolate chip…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 48-Hour Sale! 10% OFF GIFT CERTIFICATES for the Almanac Online Garden Planner! Perfect year-round gift for any gardener! Easy to email or print! See more benefits and order here.   LEARN MORE   Cyclamens: A Christmas Houseplant Cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are attractive, easy-care houseplants that will bloom continuously throughout the winter months. They are a unique alternative to the traditional holiday poinsettia.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Christmas Dish Towels Large selection of festive, fun, and bright kitchen towels!   LEARN MORE   How to Espalier: Fruit Trees in Small Spaces Want to grow a fruit tree but short on garden space? Here's how to espalier your fruit tree—so it grows flat against a building wall or fence. This is a common technique for apple trees but works with pears, peaches, and other fruit. It's sure to be an eye-catcher and also helps…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Snowy Tree Pewter Ornament Heirloom-quality ornament made in Vermont.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version

Homemade bird food, rugelach recipe, poinsettias

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, November 29, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 22 days until winter begins Question of the Day In Homer's Iliad and Sophocles' Ajax, who is identified as Ajax's brother, and what does he do? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is that which when thrown out, you may always catch without hands? – Answer I find sweet peace in depths of autumn woods, Where grow the ragged ferns and roughened moss; The naked, silent trees have taught me this,— The loss of beauty is not always loss! –Elizabeth Drew Stoddard (1823–1902) ADVERTISEMENT Homemade Bird Food Recipes Our homemade bird food recipes can be made at any time of the year, but especially in the colder months when natural resources are scarce. When is it OK or not OK to feed birds? When should you put out bird feeders? See our tips for advice.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Millie's Pierogi Millie’s Pierogi are handmade using the finest quality ingredients. One dozen delicious Pierogi are nestled in a tray, making a one-pound package of pure enjoyment! Order today!   LEARN MORE   Raspberry Walnut Rugelach Sweet and flaky, rugelach (which translates to "little twists" or "rolled things") are Jewish pastries that have become a popular dessert across America. They are fun to make, pretty to give, and delicious!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT North Country Wind Bells® “Haunting Sounds and Magic Memories®” echo the mystical sounds of bell buoys on the sea through these distinctive wind bells! There are 6 collections to choose from for the seafaring, the naturalist and simply sophisticated! Family crafted in Maine! Perfect Holiday Gifting!   LEARN MORE   The Legend of the Poinsettia as a Christmas Plant The poinsettia is America's most popular flowering holiday plant! Native to Mexico, the plant is called Flor de la Noche Buena (Flower of the Holy Night), due to its resemblance to the Star of Bethlehem. But how did this tropical plant become the quintessential…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Want to Feel Stronger at 60 than at 30? Top Expert Says Do This One Thing It's a method anyone can do that takes about one or two minutes a day. And within a very short period of time, you're going to feel stronger, and probably healthier, than you have in years.   LEARN MORE   Spinach Spinach, a super–cold-hardy leafy green, is a popular crop that can be planted in very early spring, as well as in fall and even winter in some areas. Learn more about planting and growing incredibly nutritious spinach in your home garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 48-Hour Sale! 10% OFF GIFT CERTIFICATES for the Almanac Online Garden Planner! Perfect year-round gift for any gardener! Easy to email or print! See more benefits and order here.   LEARN MORE   How Do Christmas Trees Grow? These days, many of us find our Christmas tree at a garden supply store or a local church selling them as a fundraiser. Ever wonder where they get the trees? Christmas tree farms, of course! But it’s not always easy. Growing Christmas trees is similar to producing any other agricultural…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Christmas Cookie Plates & Serving Trays All shapes feature bright, festive designs! Made of durable and lightweight melamine. Dishwasher safe, too.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version