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Building a cold frame, growing the "Lenten rose," what are the northern lights?

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Question of the Day
If rock salt lowers the temperature of the ice and keeps it from thawing when making ice cream, can it be used in a cooler to help keep the food colder longer? Also, if rock salt keeps the ice in an ice cream maker from thawing, how does it melt ice on the road?
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Puzzle of the Day
What stones are never seen together?
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A cat basking in the February sun goes to the stove again in March. 
–Weather folklore

 
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How to Build a Cold Frame
Cold frames let you get a jump on the growing season by sheltering vegetables from cold winds and protecting them from frost. We’ll show you how to make a cold frame and use it to protect your plants this season. See if cold frames are something that you can use in your garden!
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8 Popular Evergreens To Grow

Now is the perfect time to observe the evergreens in our landscapes. You can find evergreens in northern and southern climates. Today, we’ll focus on species suitable for the north, where winters are long and cold. Learn more about evergreen trees!

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What Are the Northern Lights?
Spring is aurora season! Commonly called the “northern lights,” auroras appear as colorful, shimmering curtains of light dancing across the night sky. Learn more about nature’s light show—and why auroras appear more often near the equinoxes!
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The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. Order your 2023 planner today!

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Growing Hellebores: How to Care for Hellebore Flowers
A flower that blooms in winter, the hellebore really steals the show as it pokes through the snow. Discover two common varieties, “Christmas rose” and the “Lenten rose,” both winter-flowering perennials that return year after year!
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates!

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Parsley
Parsley is a biennial plant with bright green, feather-like leaves. It’s in the same family as dill and carrots and is most commonly used as a garnish. Here’s how to grow parsley in your own garden.
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Available Now: Bison Leather Wallets!

The American Bison Front Pocket Wallet was designed to fit comfortably with a slim and lightweight build. Each wallet has a billfold and space for 6 cards. That’s plenty of storage for your cash, credit cards, and membership cards!

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12 Hidden Vegetable Recipes
Discover 12 delicious baked goods that happen to include vegetables. We’ll bet that many of you who aren’t vegetable lovers won’t be able to tell what’s hidden inside!
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