Pothos, animal tracks, 6 houseplant pests

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 13 days until winter begins Question of the Day Is the Christmas tree a Christian symbol? Where did it come from? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a blacksmith the most dissatisfied of mechanics? – Answer How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?  –Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), 1904–91 ADVERTISEMENT Pothos Pothos (also called Devil’s Ivy) is a tropical vine with shiny, heart-shaped leaves that often have gold, white, or yellow variegation. It is one of the easiest houseplants to grow! Here are some tips for caring for your pothos.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Top 10 Kitchen Utensils STILL Made in America Cooking with family during the holidays will never get old, and everyone loves utensils Made in America. From potato peelers made in the USA since 1948, to wooden muddlers hand made by fathers and sons, check out these kitchen items that everyone loves.   LEARN MORE   Animal Track Identification You don’t have to be in the jungle or deep forest to be an animal tracker. Animal footprints are often as close as your backyard or garden. Take a look at these animal track pictures—showing footprints in both snow and mud.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Fix Your Fatigue And Increase Energy Did you know there are 3 “Super Foods” that you should NEVER eat? I’m not kidding.   LEARN MORE   How to Care for a Christmas Tree Make your Christmas tree last for the big day! Caring for your Christmas tree is easy as long as you remember just 3 critical steps to keeping the Christmas tree fresh.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Our 2022 Daily Planner doubles as a diary, monthly calendar, and address book! “This calendar is incomparable. I have a huge stack of them from previous years, and they serve as diaries as well as calendars. Through the years I’ve tried others, and for me, nothing came close.” –Susan   LEARN MORE   How to Get Rid of 6 Common Houseplant Pests Nothing is more maddening for an indoor gardener than seeing their precious houseplants under attack. Here’s advice for dealing with a few of the most common houseplant pests!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! All of the activities and topics in this award-winning series are specially selected and developed for kids—and people who are kids at heart!   LEARN MORE   Rhododendrons and Azaleas Flowering rhododendron and azalea shrubs, both from the genus Rhododendron, have long been mainstays of the garden because their large leaves often stay green through winter. In cold climates be sure to protect these shallow-rooted plants with a thick…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar! The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... Share with a Friend 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