History of woodstoves, Mercury in retrograde, kalanchoe plant care

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Wednesday, December 28, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [81 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day With the holidays here and pounds gained, how many calories do you have to burn to lose a pound of fat? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is that which everyone likes to have but wants to get rid of as soon as possible after he gets it? – [Answer]( Shut in from all the world without, We sat the clean-winged hearth about, Content to let the north-wind roar In baffled rage at pane and door, While the red logs before us beat The frost-line back with tropic heat –John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–92), American poet ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac [share with a friend](. ☜ [A Brief History of the Woodstove (image)]( [A Brief History of the Woodstove]( A woodstove could once be found in nearly every American home, but today, more efficient means of heating have taken over. Here’s a brief history of a centuries-old device, the wood-burning stove! [READ MORE]( [Get ready for next years gardening season now!]( We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for next years gardening season now! (title)]( [Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2023 (image)]( [Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2023]( Mercury enters retrograde motion starting on December 28, 2022, and lasting into the new year! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find … [READ MORE]( [Stores easy, protects you from the sun, and on sale!]( This lightweight straw hat offers 50 SPF protection from the sun with its 4-inch circular brim and colorful headband. The hat is water-resistant and folds/rolls up for easy travel storage without losing its shape. SAVE $5 while supplies last! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Stores easy, protects you from the sun, and on sale! (title)]( [Discover Kalanchoe Plants: A Flowering Succulent Houseplant (image)]( [Discover Kalanchoe Plants: A Flowering Succulent Houseplant]( Color is lacking this time of year, so I am always glad to see holiday plants for sale at my local garden center. Poinsettias and others are very enticing, but the one plant I can’t resist is the kalanchoe. The clusters of starlike, cheerful flowers are long-lived and can add a happy note to… [READ MORE]( [Take Your Pick!]( We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Take Your Pick! (title)]( [The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley (image)]( [The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley]( Is there any truth to the old saying, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and amateur meteorologist, sought to answer that question, dedicating himself to observing flakes of snow for 50 years. See the first-ever photos of snowflakes! [READ MORE]( [Be the first to get your new Almanac!]( Now in its 231st year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada, thanks to readers from coast to coast. Order your 2023 Almanac today! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your new Almanac! (title)]( [Creamy New York–Style Cheesecake (image)]( [Creamy New York–Style Cheesecake]( Who doesn’t love a creamy New York–Style Cheesecake? The texture of this sour cream cheesecake is like velvet on the tongue. Tip: When blending cheesecake ingredients, make sure not to overdo it. [READ MORE]( [Amazon Alexa]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [Google Home]( “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View More Products 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](