Starting lettuce, growing eggplant, snowy owl season!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, February 5, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [42 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day Are new stars being formed, or did they all form at the same time? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why was the giant Goliath very much astonished when David hit him with a stone? – [Answer]( [snowman] If February gives much snow, A fine summer it doth foreshow. –Proverb ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Lettuce (image)]( [Lettuce]( If you haven’t tasted fresh homegrown lettuces, you’re missing out. They’re far superior to the store-bought alternatives—and a great crop for beginner gardeners, too. Check out our Lettuce Growing Guide—plus, our new video on Top Tips for Perfect Lettuce Every Time! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Unique Valentine's Day Gifts Made in America]( Ready for a unique Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with uniquely inspired gifts. Grab some American-made hemp gardening gloves for your gardener, heart-shaped heirloom measuring spoons for your chef, or handmade wooden muddlers for your bartender. [LEARN MORE]( [Unique Valentine s Day Gifts Made in America (title)]( [Eggplants (image)]( [Eggplants]( Eggplants—also known as aubergines or brinjals—are warm-weather vegetables that are harvested in mid- to late summer. Eggplant tastes best when harvested young. See more about growing and harvesting these lovely deep purple vegetables—one of our favorites on the grill! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Where can I get gardening wit and wisdom all year long?]( The 2022 Gardening Calendar offers friendly reminders on when to start perusing seed catalogs or planting summer-flowering bulbs, inspiring quotations from poets and public figures, growing advice on favorite plants like forsythia and rhubarb, tips on getting rid of pests, and folklore for predic [LEARN MORE]( [Where can I get gardening wit and wisdom all year long? (title)]( [It's Snowy Owl Season! Spotting This Elusive Bird (image)]( [It's Snowy Owl Season! Spotting This Elusive Bird]( Native to the Arctic regions, the beautiful snowy owl is not seen often (Harry Potter movies aside). But once in a while this rare visitor from the tundra will migrate farther south. Learn all about the elusive snowy owl—and see some stunning photos taken this past month! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Let the Almanac bring a smile to your face every day of 2022!]( “I have been ordering this desk calendar for several years now. It is so much fun to read the daily message. Many times I share them with friends.” –Jeanne Kazzi [LEARN MORE]( [Let the Almanac bring a smile to your face every day of 2022! (title)]( [Souped-Up: Give Your Soups an Herbal Health Boost! (image)]( [Souped-Up: Give Your Soups an Herbal Health Boost!]( (Note: This article was updated on February 2, 2022 with a new list of herbal soup recipes.) Herbs are a natural health booster! Tucking herbs into soup is a simple and flavorful way to protect yourself from illness. Here are the best herbs for soup—and 10 delicious soups using… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Are you a beginner gardener who wants to improve your yield?]( If so, then join us on February 24th for a live webinar hosted by Megan Cain. [LEARN MORE]( [Are you a beginner gardener who wants to improve your yield? (title)]( [Kielbasa With White Beans and Tomato (image)]( [Kielbasa With White Beans and Tomato]( This Kielbasa With White Beans dish is delicious, quick, and easy. Made with meat and vegetables on the stove, it’s warm and comforting, too. Serve with crusty French bread to complete the meal. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids!]( Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store! [LEARN MORE]( [The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! (title)]( If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... [Share with a Friend]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](