When is the darkest time of year?, growing rhubarb, low-country chowder

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, December 10, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( I thought the sparrow’s note from heaven, Singing at dawn on the alder bough; I brought him home, in his nest, at even; He sings the song, but it pleases not now, For I did not bring home the river and sky;— He sang to my ear,—they sang to my eye. –Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [11 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To breed animals brew beer or cider can or pickle vegetables and fruit make sauerkraut plant belowground crops slaughter livestock [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is the name of the dog in the classic Dr. Seuss tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day When do 2 and 2 make more than 4? – [Answer]( 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]( [The Darkest Time of the Year (and the Earliest Sunsets) (image)]( [The Darkest Time of the Year (and the Earliest Sunsets)]( Does it feel darker this time of year? Many folks think it’s darkest on the winter solstice. But it’s actually in early December! Bob Berman explains this phenomenon. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [A calendar for every interest or curiosity! (title)]( [A calendar for every interest or curiosity!]( Make a dent in your gift list with these calendars! Choose from our selection of 2024 calendars that focus on special Almanac interests including Gardening, Weather, the Moon, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [Windchill Chart for the United States (image)]( [Windchill Chart for the United States]( What is Windchill? Basically, it combines the cooling effect of temperature and wind, driving down the “perceived” temperature. Interestingly, the wind does not change the temperature of the air; it’s changing your body’s temperature. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Enjoy a bountiful harvest of gardening tips! (title)]( [Enjoy a bountiful harvest of gardening tips!]( Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club today! It’s the easiest way to get our best gardening publications delivered to your door. [LEARN MORE]( [Rhubarb (image)]( [Rhubarb]( What grows for ten years or more, suffers from almost no pests, and is refreshingly easy to care for? It’s rhubarb! This perennial vegetable has tart-flavored ruby or green stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces. Learn how to plant, grow, and pick rhubarb correctly. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now: The Almanac for Kids Vol. 10! (title)]( [Shipping Now: The Almanac for Kids Vol. 10!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today! [LEARN MORE]( [Low-Country Chowder With Corn, Shrimp, Sausage, and Potatoes (image)]( [Low-Country Chowder With Corn, Shrimp, Sausage, and Potatoes]( Low-Country Corn Chowder is one creamy and satisfying one-pot dish—with corn, potatoes, sausage, and shrimp ingredients. See our recipe. 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