The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

I’m bright as an angel, and light as a feather,
But heavy and dark, when you squeeze me together.
Though candor and truth in my aspect I bear, Yet many poor creatures I help to insnare.
Though so much of Heaven appears in my make,
The foulest impressions I easily take.
My parent and I produce one another,
The mother the daughter, the daughter the mother.
–Jonathan Swift, "On Snow" (1667–1745)

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
23rd day of the year
Spring begins in 56 days

Mariska Hargitay (actress) was born on this day in 1964.
Johnny Carson (comedian who dominated late-night television for 30 years as the host of The Tonight Show) died on this day in 2005.

Question of the Day
Is there a correlation between strong hurricanes and strong winters in North America? Answer

Raising Chickens: Getting Started

Raising Chickens 101: How to Get Started
So, you’d like to raise your own chickens? Be sure you’re ready to commit! Here’s the first post of a six-part beginner’s guide to raising chickens. Let’s “start from scratch,” so to speak.

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How To Fix Your Fatigue And Get More Energy

Dr. Gundry reveals the top 3 common foods that you would have never guessed were the cause of your fatigue.

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Cold Sore Remedies?

How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore
Cold sores can be a real pain in the… lip. Learn what causes cold sores and some natural cold sore remedies.

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Caring for Ponytail Palms

Ponytail Palms
Ponytail palms are a unique-looking, long-lived indoor plant that thrives on benign neglect. They are very easy to grow, provided you don’t overwater them! Here’s how to grow and care for a ponytail palm in your home.

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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena.

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Lunar Gardening: 2019 Trend?

Gardening by the Moon
Gardening by the Moon is a great way to plan your garden. Many of our readers follow the age-old practice of planting by the Moon’s phase for a healthier, more productive garden.

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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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