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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, January 2, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 76 days until spring begins Question of the Day I have an old hibiscus tree indoors. It’s in a cool room and gets indirect sunlight. It now has started to drop leaves and hasn’t bloomed for months. I only water it when it gets dry. Do you think I need to repot it? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why did the lion spit out the clown? – Answer Begin the new year square with every man. –Robert B. Thomas (1766–1846) ADVERTISEMENT New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners It’s a new year—and a brand-new growing season. It may not be as exciting as the first tomato ripening or the first flower opening, but it’s a time of promise, of optimism, and of a tangible sense of opportunity. Here are my 8 gardening resolutions. I hope they inspire your plans!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac's 2022 Everyday Calendar is perfect for your home office! Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more!   LEARN MORE   Meteor Shower Calendar 2022: When Is the Next Meteor Shower? When’s the next meteor shower? Our Meteor Shower Calendar for 2022 has the dates, best time to view, number per hour, point of origin, and associated comet—plus, viewing tips!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours! Headed out on a road trip? Need to hop on a work call? Just passing time on a rainy day at home?   LEARN MORE   What Is a New Moon? It’s a new Moon! For astronomers, a new Moon means no Moon. For many cultures, however, the new Moon carries special meaning. Discover more about the new Moon.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fun facts and lunar lore in the 2022 Moon Calendar! The 2022 Moon Calendar will expand your lunar knowledge with fun facts, answering questions like: What do we mean by the “dark side of the Moon”?   LEARN MORE   Monthly Horoscope for January 2022 Happy New Year! Here’s your horoscope for January 2022. Two planets find themselves in retrograde phase this month, which corresponds with much reflection. See profiles for your Zodiac sign by longtime Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Hardcover Collector's Almanac is Shipping Now! Amaze your friends and surprise your family with the wit and wisdom in your Collector’s Almanac: origins of full Moon names; a lunar way of foretelling the weather; instructions on measuring interesting weather phenomena, from tornadoes to earthquakes; helpful advice for your best garden ev   LEARN MORE   January Birth Flowers With winter setting in, those born in January have two birth flowers—the carnation and snowdrop. Whether they’re your “birth” flowers or not, learn more about the history, meaning, and symbolism of these colorful flowers that are sure to lift your spirits during these cold…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... 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