Day 2 of winter weather reveal!, snake plants, power outages

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today's verse [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [fishing] A boy and his dad on a fishing-trip— There is a glorious fellowship! Father and son and the open sky And the white clouds lazily drifting by. –Edgar Guest (1881–1959) Wednesday, August 12, 2020 [Find out who was born today.]( [Autumn begins in 41 days]( Question of the Day A bountiful crop is often referred to as a bumper crop. Where does this term come from? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What happened to the female cat who swallowed a ball of yarn? – [Answer]( [Almanac Gardening Club]( [2020-2021 Winter Weather Forecast (image)]( The Great Winter Weather Reveal! [2020-2021 Winter Weather Forecast]( It’s Day 2 of the Great Winter Weather Reveal! We’re excited to unveil the 2020–2021 winter forecast this week, as we await the release of The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac on August 18! 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Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive. [LEARN MORE]( $14.95 [Snake Plants (image)]( Caring for Snake Plants [Snake Plants]( Snake plants, also known as “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue” and Sansevieria, are one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. This succulent plant is very forgiving and perfect for beginners. Here’s how to care for a snake plant in your home!  [READ MORE]( [The 2021 Old Farmer's Almanac]( What is old is new again! Established in 1792 and published every year thereafter. Pre-order The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac today and get your copy first.  [LEARN MORE]( $9.95 [When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit (image)]( When to Harvest Veggies [When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit]( How do you know when to harvest vegetables, fruit and herbs? Here’s expert advice on how to pick vegetables and fruit at the peak of flavor. For example, zucchini is harvested when 6 to 8 inches long. Pick early and pick often! See our entire list of common crops and the harvesting criteria for... [READ MORE]( [2021 Calendars]( SHIPPING SOON! Choose from our Gardening, Weather Watcher’s, Moon, Country, Everyday, and Engagement calendars. [LEARN MORE]( $9.99-$14.99 [Power Outages: What to Do Before, During, and After an Outage (image)]( Summer Power Outages [Power Outages: What to Do Before, During, and After an Outage]( What should you do in case of a power outage? Having survived many power outages, here are some of our best survival tips—before, during, and after a power outage. [READ MORE]( [2021 Engagement Calendar]( SHIPPING NOW! This popular week-at-a-glance desk calendar, now in its 26th year of production, provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Each day offers wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore. 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