Hanukkah begins, rugelach, wood ash in the garden

Hanukkah 2020
Hanukkah begins on Thursday, December 10, at sundown. Learn about Hanukkah history, customs, and a few traditional recipes!

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Not all plants grown from bulbs are perennial in cold climates. With a bit of effort, proper digging, and storage, they can be replanted next spring. Check out our tops tips for storing your bulbs during winter.

How to Use Wood Ash in the Vegetable Garden
If you have a fireplace or woodstove, use wood ashes to improve garden soil! Wood ash is full of nutrients that plants need, such as potassium and phosphorus, so it’s great for using on the vegetable garden. But it’s important to know where not to use it, too. In this short video, we show you when...

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Plants With Seeds to Feed the Birds
In the autumn, let’s not be in a hurry to cut down plants that have interesting seed heads. The birds fully appreciate having a smorgasbord of seeds to choose from and we love watching them! Listed here are plants that have great seed heads for birds.

Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities in The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 8! Whether your kiddos are reading on their own or you’re reading with them, The Almanac for Kids provides plenty of intriguing stories for anyone who’s a kid at heart!

Latkes Recipe

Latkes are shallow-fried pancakes made with grated potatoes, flour, and egg. Golden, crunchy, and satisfying, latkes are often enjoyed with sour cream or applesauce.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids: 365 Fun Days is our workbook series designed to help children develop habits of learning, and cultivate their curiosity about the wider world around them, all while having fun. With a progress chart and daily activities, your child will learn and be entertained all year round!

Raspberry Walnut Rugelach

Sweet and flakey, rugelach (which translate to “little twists” or “rolled things”) are a Jewish pastry that has become a popular dessert across America.

Observe, delight, and write! Chronicle the weather day by day. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an armchair weather watcher, this notebook is the perfect place to log daily weather. Perfect for those who like to keep an eye on the sky!