The snow has left the cottage top; The thatch-moss grows in brighter green; And eaves in quick succession drop, Where grinning icicles have been. –John Clare (1793–1864) | | Which Flowers Pair With Veggies? Companion Planting Flowers With Vegetables Planting flowers in the vegetable garden will deter pests and add beauty. Learn more in this video about the benefits of companion planting with flowers—and discover the best flowers to grow. | | Rain Bell Chain Replace your traditional gutter downspouts with attractive rain chains! Instead of traveling inside a closed tube, the rainwater follows the decorative chain to the ground. With this particular design, the rain will ting small bells as it flows. | | Potatoes on St. Pat's Potatoes Wondering how to grow potatoes? We’re here to help! This half-hardy vegetable is a culinary staple that is overlooked by many backyard gardeners. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest potatoes in your garden! | | Bath Bomb Sets Creates a luxurious bath or memorable gift! Choose from 3 relaxing scents. | | Sublime Sublimation Where the Snow Goes Let’s talk about winter air. Ever noticed that if you have frost on your car, it will probably be totally gone by the time you reach your destination, even if the weather is subfreezing? The cause is sublimation! The snow is turning from a solid directly to a gas, bypassing the liquid watery stage. | | Rise and Shine Slat Box Sign Large wooden box sign featuring a hand-lettered “Rise & Shine” sentiment inside a cut-out chicken design with striped coloration accents. Easy to hang or can free-stand alone. Perfectly complements a room decorated in a rustic or farmhouse style. | | Making Sauerkraut How to Make Sauerkraut Store-bought sauerkraut can’t compete with the homemade stuff. Follow our sauerkraut recipe to learn how to make sauerkraut of your own! | | The Gift of Gardening The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer‘s Almanac. It is the perfect gift for the garden enthusiast. | | New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
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