Preparing garden for winter, Thanksgiving dinner ideas, a winter bird

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, November 18, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Could I but live just here in Freedom’s arms, A kingly life without a sovereign’s care! Vain dreams! Day hides with closing wings her charms, And all is cradled in repose, save where Yon band of black, belated crows still frets the evening air. –Emily Pauline Johnson (1861–1913) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [33 days until winter begins]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To castrate animals [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Do we know when the first tornado hit the United States? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What never asks questions but requires frequent answers? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Designed for the gardener you love! 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(title)]( [Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window!]( The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes! [LEARN MORE]( [When to Prune Trees and Shrubs (image)]( [When to Prune Trees and Shrubs]( When should you prune shrubs and trees? It depends! Wait until mid- to late winter to prune shrubs and trees that flower in the summer. However, spring-flowering shrubs and trees should be pruned immediately after bloom because they bud out in the fall. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: Holiday Gift Bundles! (title)]( [Shipping Now: Holiday Gift Bundles!]( We designed the perfect gift bundles for Almanac readers, gardeners, and kids. Each bundle comes with a FREE holiday tote you can use for giving! [LEARN MORE]( [Bird Sounds: Dark-eyed Junco (image)]( [Bird Sounds: Dark-eyed Junco]( Many folks call the Dark-eyed Juncos a sign of winter and “snowbirds” since these birds appear in our backyards just as winter settles in. Learn more and listen to their sweet bird song. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [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]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the 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! 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