National Pizza Day! Margherita pizza, growing a pizza garden

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 38 days until spring begins Question of the Day I have containers of plants in my office, and they seem to be attracting gnats. How can I get rid of the gnats without exposing my coworkers to insecticides? – Answer Puzzle of the Day From a word of five letters, take two and leave one. – Answer On the wind in February Snowflakes float still, Half inclined to turn to rain, Nipping, dripping, chill. –Christina Rossetti (1830–94) ADVERTISEMENT Pizza Margherita Pizza Margherita is pizza in its most basic form or, as some would say, best form. A traditional thin-crust pizza pie, it has main ingredients that reflect the colors of the Italian flag: red (tomato sauce), green (basil leaves), and white (mozzarella cheese). Perfection!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Fix Your Fatigue And Increase Energy Horton is back and in the best shape of his life. He credits his good health to 4 essential nutrients he makes sure to include in his diet every day. Why?  Watch The Video >>   LEARN MORE   Pizza Dough This Pizza Dough recipe can be made by hand or by food processor. Two methods, one great result! It requires just a handful of ingredients and is perfect for calzones, too.      READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Are you a beginner gardener who wants to improve your yield? If so, then join us on February 24th for a live webinar hosted by Megan Cain.   LEARN MORE   Growing a Pizza Garden February 9 is National Pizza Day! A pizza-themed garden bed is a fun way to grow your favorite vegetables—and also makes an excellent project for kids. Not only does it include the ingredients for pizza toppings, but also it’s actually pizza shaped too, so it’s easy to see the link between…    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Winter fun for kids of all ages! Whether you’re going on a Halloween Hunt, looking out for the “Supermoon,” or crafting fun critters out of pinecones, there’s tons of fall fun in The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids!   LEARN MORE   Nesting Season for Owls Winter is the time to enjoy the barred owl and the great horned owl breeding season. We’ve now added a live Barred Owl Cam to watch owls nest and see owlets born—plus, see beautiful photos of owl babies!    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   Choosing the Best Tomato Varieties for Your Garden There are so many wonderful kinds of tomatoes that it’s worth spending a little time in choosing the best varieties for you and your garden. Whether it’s taste, size, appearance, disease resistance, or use in the kitchen, there are a lot of factors to consider. We’ll explain how…    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy the change of seasons in the stunning Country Calendar! The 2022 Country Calendar is sure to bring a smile to your face with the simple joys of the country whether you’re in a city or a small town!   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