| No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place.
–Zen proverb |
Friday, January 11, 2019
11th day of the year
Spring begins in 68 days
Darryl Dawkins (basketball player) was born on this day in 1957.
Sir Edmund Hillary (one of the first to summit Mt. Everest) died on this day in 2008.
Question of the Day
Can one eat the berries of an English holly? Answer
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The Sun and Earth's Weather
Does Solar Activity Really Affect Earth's Weather?
Our long-range forecasts are based predominantly upon solar activity, with their basis being that changes in activity on the Sun directly cause changes in weather patterns on Earth. |
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How the Garden Planner Works
How to Use Garden Planner Software
In this video, we demonstrate how to use the Almanac Garden Planner software—and how it can save you time and money. |
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Aloe Vera Care
Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent that makes for a great indoor companion. Aloe vera plants are useful, too, as the juice from their leaves can be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns when applied topically. Here’s how to grow and care for aloe vera plants in your home! |
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Kids Say the Funniest Things!
2019 Essay Contest
Cash prizes (first, $250; second, $150; third, $100) will be awarded for the best essays in 200 words or less on the subject “Kids Say the Funniest Things.” |
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. |
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Savory Winter Pie
Tourtière
Tourtières, a Canadian meat pie dish, is usually made with ground pork, warm spices, and potatoes. Wild game is often added to enhance the taste of this savory pie. |
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