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How like a winter hath my absence been From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year! What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen? What old December’s bareness every where! –William Shakespeare (1564–1616) | | SPONSORED Just In Time For The Holidays
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Traditionally, the finest possible fare—and most historic—for a holiday dinner is roast goose. (Remember that scene from Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”?) For an old-fashioned Christmas dinner, here’s how to roast the golden goose. | | SPONSORED How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly
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Spider Plants Spider plants produce a rosette of long, thin, arched foliage that is solid green or variegated with white. These easy-to-grow houseplants look especially nice in a hanging basket and were a favorite in Victorian-era households. Here’s how to grow spider plants in your home! | | 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! | | How to Grow Sprouts
How to Grow Bean Sprouts Indoors It’s so easy to grow bean sprouts inside, especially when the weather’s wintry or unpleasant outside! Mung beans, also known as bean sprouts, are exceptionally nutritious and take just five days—yes, five days!—to grow. | | 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! | | Cold Fingers and Toes?
Cold Fingers, Toes, and Nose? Watch for Cold Injuries Many of us look forward to winter with its peaceful landscapes and fun in the snow. But winter also arrives with a raft of special health concerns, occasioned by dry air, less light, icy walks, and Jack Frost nipping at our nose (and fingers and toes). Most of these are easy to prevent or treat... | | How can I enjoy a winter wonderland in my garden? This calendar brings you not just the days of the year, but gardening advice and secrets galore! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. | | THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU |
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