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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, January 9, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 69 days until spring begins Question of the Day What does the term “buckdancer’s choice” mean, and what is its origin? – Answer Puzzle of the Day You may travel abroad in a carriage whose name read backward or forward is always the same. – Answer Then came old January, wrapped well In many weeds to keep the cold away; Yet did he quake and quiver, like to quell, And blow his nails to warm them if he may. –Edmund Spenser, English poet (c. 1552–99) ADVERTISEMENT Planting Tulip Bulbs in Winter Tulip bulbs are typically planted in the fall, but what happens when you forget to plant them and it’s already January? You plant them anyway—in the ground or in pots! Here are my tips on how to plant bulbs in winter or late in the season.    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   How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden Learn how to lay out a vegetable garden for your space and the plants you want to grow—from super-fresh lettuce to juicy tomatoes. In this article (with companion video), we discuss the benefits of different styles of garden beds. We’ll also demonstrate how to position your…    WATCH VIDEO    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   Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff is comfort food at its finest. This easy-to-prepare dish is filled with tender chunks of beef, soft mushrooms, and a savory cream sauce. Served over noodles or mixed all together, this classic meal will hit the spot any day of the week.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Where can I get gardening wit and wisdom all year long? The 2022 Gardening Calendar offers friendly reminders on when to start perusing seed catalogs or planting summer-flowering bulbs, inspiring quotations from poets and public figures, growing advice on favorite plants like forsythia and rhubarb, tips on getting rid of pests, and folklore for predic   LEARN MORE   10 Myths About the Cold Weather Can cold weather give you a cold? Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? Is a cup of hot coffee the best way to warm up? We answer these questions and bust common cold weather myths!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT “New, useful, and entertaining matter” for 2022 in your trusted Almanac! The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the original, and longest running, guide to daily living. You can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2022.   LEARN MORE   What Do Our Dreams Mean? What are dreams, and what do they mean? Here we discuss how dreams connect the past and the present, and how we watch them as we sleep.    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