Suddenly, with lifted eyes you said, “Oh look!” There, on the black bough of a snow flecked maple, Fearless and gay as our love, A bluejay cocked his crest! Oh who can tell the range of joy Or set the bounds of beauty? –Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) | Friday, January 18, 2019 18th day of the year Spring begins in 61 days Kevin Costner (actor) was born on this day in 1955. Glenn Frey (musician; founding member of The Eagles) died on this day in 2016. Question of the Day Please give me the meteorological requirements for a snowstorm to be classified as a blizzard. Answer
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| | Eclipse Myths and Superstitions Lunar Eclipse 2019: Myths and Superstitions about the Blood Moon With the “Super Blood Wolf Moon” eclipse on January 20, 2019—the last total lunar eclipse until 2021—let’s revisit the ancient stories and superstitions about this celestial phenomenon! For centuries, a “total eclipse of the Moon” has inspired mythology, folklore, songs, and even movies. (Watch out for the werewolves!) | | SPONSORED How to: Get Rid of Deep Belly Fat Researchers have announced a radical new technique that not only fights potentially deadly belly fat, but also leads to slimmer waists, improved organ function, and perhaps even a longer, healthier life. | | Crocus, The Year's First Flower Crocuses When it seems like winter will never lose its icy grip, the dainty crocus pushes through the snow to put on a show of colorful revival. If you are not planting this perennial bulb, you are missing an early season of delight. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for crocuses in your garden! | | Make Your Own Potting Soil How to Make Your Own Potting Soil Using the right potting soil is one of the secrets to gardening success. Here’s how make your own potting soil for your containers and pots! | | Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Pot Pie With Vegetables
To some people, a chicken pie with vegetables is a travesty, but this Chicken Pot Pie is so good that even purists will love it. | | 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. | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU |
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