|  There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter. One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogs. –Hal Borland (1900–78), American journalist | | Feeding Wild Birds in Your Backyard: A Guide To Seed Types Find out what to feed birds in your backyard or garden. Our handy wild bird food chart lists the types of seeds, nuts, and other foods that are liked most by different types of wild birds so that you can enjoy visits from many feathered friends! | | The 1 Thing You Can Do At Home To Snap Back Sagging Skin Looking younger was once thought to be a luxury that only women who had access to plastic surgery and costly professional treatments could enjoy. Learn more about a game-changing discovery is finally leveling the playing field. Watch The Video! | | Epiphany Tart (Victorian Jam Tart) An old English Epiphany (January 6) tradition, this star-shaped Epiphany Tart features multicolored jams that are meant to evoke a beautiful stained glass window! As well as being very pretty, the tart is delicious and simple to make. | | Take Your Pick! We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today. | | What Are Perihelion and Aphelion? Did you know that Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun about two weeks after the December solstice? It happens on January 4, 2023! We call this point in Earth’s orbit around the Sun “perihelion.” Interestingly, we’re closest to our fiery star in the winter and… | | Shipping Now: The 2023 Almanacs! It’s time to ship the 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order your 2023 Almanac today! | | Where to Put a Vegetable Garden Location, location, location! If you’re starting a garden, where you put your garden is critical to its health. Since plants can’t just get up and move, it’s important to consider the natural benefits that your garden’s location offers. Here are seven key factors … | | 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! | | How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors! Growing mushrooms indoors is a lot of fun because these immune system–boosting treats grow very fast (in as quickly as two weeks). Are you a fungi fanatic? Join us as we explain how to get started with growing mushrooms at home! | |  “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” |  “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU | | | | | | | 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! | | | | 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 | | | | |
|  January is here, With eyes that keenly glow— A frost-mailed warrior striding A shadowy steed of snow. –Edgar Fawcett (1847–1904), American poet | | January Forecast 2023: La Niña Sticks Around Chill out! Our January weather forecast is here. Notably, the current La Niña weather pattern looks like it will stick around longer than expected. What does this mean for us weather-wise? Find out! | | Meteor Showers Calendar 2023: Times and Dates When’s the next meteor shower? The Quadrantids peak on the night of January 3, 2023! Our Meteor Showers Calendar for 2023 has the dates, best time to view, number per hour, point of origin, and associated comet—plus, viewing tips. | | New Year! New Calendar! We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today. | | The Beauty and Benefits of Snow in the Garden Whatever you may think of snow (and snow removal!), remember the old saying, "A good winter with snow makes all the plants grow." If you are a gardener who lives in a winter wonderland, consider the benefits of snow! | | Plan your best garden yet! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. You can try the planner for FREE and select a sample garden plan to get you started! | | Winter Care for Houseplants Winter is when we need to see green plants the most, but environmental factors such as dry air, cold temps, drafts, and low light make it difficult to keep them growing at their best. Here are some tips for taking good care of your indoor garden during winter! | | Get ready for next year's gardening season now! We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | Light Wassail Here’s a hot apple cider that has just the right amount of spices for both adults and kids to enjoy! | | 2023 calendars are shipping now! We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today. | |  “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” |  “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU | | | | | | | 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! | | | | 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 | | | | |
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