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A winter fog will freeze a dog. –Weather folklore | | | Question of the Day How can I get a chocolate drink stain out of a white T-shirt? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day What is it that goes when a wagon goes, stops when a wagon stops, is of no use to the wagon, and yet the wagon cannot go without it? – Answer | | Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs Winter is the best time to prune most deciduous trees and shrubs, but not all. See our list of which ones to prune during the dormant months—and get some general pruning tips for the season! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Try our Garden Planner for FREE! 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! | | When Should You Plant Flowers? When do you plant flowers in the garden? It depends! Is it a perennial flower, annual flower, or bulb? Is it frost-sensitive or not? As with vegetables, there’s a right and a wrong time to plant your beloved blooms. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Get ready to garden! The Vegetable Gardeners Handbook contains “down-to-earth” guidance on cultivating, harvesting, and storing 30+ veggies, plus advice on soil, water, fertilizer, seed-saving, pests, and more! | | Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers Discover the language of flowers with the Almanac’s complete chart of Flower Meanings. When selecting flowers—for a Mother’s Day bouquet, your garden, or even a tattoo—know the symbolic meaning of your favorite flowers. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Join the most popular Almanac Club! Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box full of our best gardening goodies. | | 5 Winter Stress Busters Light deprivation, snow and ice storms, dangerous driving, power outages, frozen pipes, overindulgence, and weight gain: Winter delivers extra stress. However, here are some “stress-busters” to lessen its negative effects on our health and well-being. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Howl at the Moon! This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon in the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today! | | Lazy Man’s Beef Stew Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Lazy Man’s Beef Stew recipe. This hassle-free, delicious dish requires minimal effort for maximum flavor. Perfectly tender beef, hearty vegetables, and savory broth come together effortlessly. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | 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. Is Daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version | | | | |