When does spring begin?, bok choy, soil prep, pineapple upside-down cake

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, January 26, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The landscape will lose its melancholy bleakness and acquire a beauty of its own when Mother Earth, like her children, shall have put on the fleecy garb of her winter's wear. –Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–64) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [52 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To dry fruit, vegetables, or meat prune to discourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day My Christmas tablecloth left its flannel backing on my nice oak table. How can I remove it? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day State nicknames: What state is the Keystone State? Beehive State? Wolverine State? Nutmeg State? 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Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates! [LEARN MORE]( [Bok Choy (image)]( [Bok Choy]( Delicious and vibrant, bok choy (also known as “pak choi”) is a crisp, cool-season green harvested in spring and fall. It can easily tolerate a light frost, which improves its flavor! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for bok choy. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Do you like to plan ahead like us? (title)]( [Do you like to plan ahead like us?]( The 2024 Almanac calendars are here! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting? (image)]( [Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting?]( If your plants don’t thrive, the answer is often in the soil. 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[LEARN MORE]( [Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Maple Glaze (image)]( [Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Maple Glaze]( This wonderful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a home run every time. Expect a rich moist cake with a beautiful golden color. The maple syrup glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness. [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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