Signs of a bad winter, growing forget-me-nots, cider donut recipe!

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Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. [LEARN MORE]( [12 Signs of a Bad Winter: Acorns, Onion Skins, and Weather Folklore (image)]( [12 Signs of a Bad Winter: Acorns, Onion Skins, and Weather Folklore]( The weather-predicting business is a tough one. How do you know if the winter will be exceptionally snowy? Is it going to be a cold, long winter? According to folklore, all you need to do is look at the squirrels! Or measure the thickness of onion skins! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What are Almanac Clubs? (title)]( [What are Almanac Clubs?]( Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications! [LEARN MORE]( [When is Rosh Hashanah 2023? (image)]( [When is Rosh Hashanah 2023?]( Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the year according to the traditional Jewish calendar. In 2023, Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, September 15. Learn more about how Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with traditions and sweet symbolic foods—and listen to the sound of the shofar! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for 47 years! (title)]( [Our perennial best seller for 47 years!]( Order your 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. [LEARN MORE]( [Forget-Me-Nots (image)]( [Forget-Me-Nots]( The true blue forget-me-not plant displays clouds of tiny sky-blue flowers with yellow centers, perched on the tip of hairy stems which grow from 4 inches to a foot. This perennial flower self-seeds and blooms for months. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for the farmer s market! 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