Growing broccoli, DIY snow cones!, best days to do things

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors

View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, February 4, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 43 days until spring begins Question of the Day What is the best way to store vegetables, both cut and uncut? I have limited refrigerator space. – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is the longest word in the English language? – Answer I shall gather myself into myself again, I shall take my scattered selves and make them one, Fusing them into a polished crystal ball Where I can see the moon and the flashing sun. –Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) ADVERTISEMENT Broccoli Broccoli is a sun-loving, cool-season crop that is best grown in the chillier weather of spring or fall. It’s also incredibly good for you and has been dubbed the “crown jewel of nutrition.” Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest broccoli in your garden!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Better than keto...and NO cutting carbs The endgame of having a healthy weight — as well as more energy, and a long, healthy life — comes down to a specific “switch” you can flip in your body to “flush out” unnecessary calories.   LEARN MORE   Best Days Timetable With our 2022 Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!    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   Make a Real Snow Cone! Real snow cones for the young and young at heart! This brings us back to memories of maple sugaring shacks.     WATCH VIDEO    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   How to Regrow Vegetables From Scraps Don’t throw out those lettuce stems! The scraps of many vegetables can be used again to create an easy indoor countertop garden—without planting a single seed.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy Instant Access to the 2022 Garden Guide The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide features helpful articles on all types of gardening and landscaping, including newest trends, general information, and advice from experts on best methods for growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, lawns, shrubs, and more all easily viewed on   LEARN MORE   Best Broccoli Soup Our Best Broccoli Soup is made with fresh broccoli, carrots, and herbs for a wonderfully healthy, flavorful dish to both warm and nourish the body. Serve with chunks of warm bread.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Celebrate country living with the 2022 Country Calendar! This charming calendar features eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of country living, including breathtaking landscapes and farm animals.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend ADVERTISEMENT 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