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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, January 31, 2025   Here in the time of the Winter morn, Love,  I see the Sunlit leaves of changing hue  Burn clear against a sky of tender blue,  Here in the time of the Winter morn, Love.  –William H.A. Moore (published in 1922) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 47 days until spring begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Make Jams or Jellies Plant Aboveground Crops Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. 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 ADVERTISEMENT Give a Truly Special Valentine’s Day Gift This Year! The Old Farmer’s Store offers a unique selection of locally made sweets and jewelry, perfect for showing your love.   LEARN MORE   Surviving Blizzards, Cold Snaps, and Power Outages Ever had a blizzard or snowstorm cause power outages or emergency conditions? How do you prepare for and survive the storm? Here are some tips from a winter weather veteran.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Bigger Text, Same Almanac—Meet the Easy-To-Read Edition! Big News! The Old Farmer’s Almanac now comes in an Easy-To-Read edition. With larger text and whiter pages, it’s a more comfortable way to enjoy the classic. Get your 2025 edition today!   LEARN MORE   21 Inspiring Rock Garden Ideas: Low-Maintenance, Modern, and More Rock gardens add natural beauty in hard-to-grow spots. They can blend into their surroundings or provide an interesting feature as their gardener’s whim decides. Here are inspiring rock garden ideas to get your imagination working!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Nature-Inspired Jewelry Embrace the beauty of botanicals and add a touch of nature to your look.   LEARN MORE   Vegetable Garden Planner Review: Augustín R. What an interesting customer review of the Almanac Vegetable Garden Planner! Augustin R. has created a teaching garden to help other gardeners. See his plot plan—and stunning photos of raised bed gardens.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The perfect book for budding minds! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today!   LEARN MORE   Bright Stars Tonight What is that bright star in the sky tonight? Discover our new “Bright Stars” calculator to find out which stars are visible from your location.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spectacular lunar photography! 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!   LEARN MORE   Sweet Potato Oven Fries With Spicy Crema These Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Spicy Crema won first prize in our 2020 Garden Guide Sweet Potatoes Recipe Contest. The combination of sweet and spicy coating on the fries and tangy, cool dipping sauce had us going back for more—and then we made the recipe again!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Share Your Thoughts & Help Shape the Almanac! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us © 2025 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version