The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors

WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE

Ring out false pride in place and blood,
The civic slander and the spite;
Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.
–Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–92)

Monday, December 28, 2020
Who was born on this day?
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Spring begins in 82 days

Question of the Day
How did the custom of giving Christmas presents originate? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
Why is it that a man cannot own a cane that is too short? – Answer

How to Write Thank-Yous

How to Write a Thank-You Note
Why are thank-you notes important? How long does a thank-you note have to be? Here are the oft-forgotten fundamentals of writing a thank-you note.

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How to See Orion

Orion the Hunter Reigns in the Winter Sky
All of Orion’s stars are easy to spot in the winter sky. We’re in a period of dark, moonless, evening skies, so let’s do some old-fashioned stargazing and go hands-on under the sky.

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How can I start planning for next year's garden?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, our Garden Planner will help you find the best layout for your space—plus provide all your planting and harvesting dates!

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Five Golden Rules

Five Golden Rules of Garden Planning
Here are five golden rules to make your garden more productive! We’ll help you to avoid many of the pitfalls this year.

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How can you cultivate a beautiful vegetable garden?
Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! A perfect gift for the holiday season, order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!

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Too Late for Tulips?

Planting Tulip Bulbs in Winter
Tulip bulbs are typically planted in the fall, but what happens when you forget to plant them and it’s already December or January? No worries. Here are my tips on how to plant bulbs in winter or late in the season.

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Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Cold Moon?

Celebrate December’s Full Cold Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!

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What are Sugarplums?

Sugarplums Christmas Candy

“While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads …” Sugarplums are a vintage Christmas candy that you can easily make!

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What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

Find out fun facts about every holiday with the 2021 Engagement Calendar. This popular daily planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Cheer up each day with wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore!

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