Shade-loving vegetables, forget-me-nots, uses for snow and ice

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, January 30, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( It is pleasant to think, just under the snow, That stretches so bleak and blank and cold, Are beauty and warmth that we cannot know, Green fields and leaves and blossoms of gold. –Fay Hempstead (1847–1934), American poet [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [48 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hair to discourage growth get married [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day A math book I was reading said that the Fibonacci sequence is applicable to certain things in nature. There was a picture of a pinecone in the book. 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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]( [Vegetables That Grow Well in Shade (image)]( [Vegetables That Grow Well in Shade]( A shady yard shouldn’t keep anyone, especially beginners, from growing vegetables! Most crops need lots of sun, however, there are both vegetables and fruit that grow well in the shade. In this short article (with video demo), we’ll help you make the most of the light that is available… [WATCH VIDEO]( ADVERTISEMENT [Try our Garden Planner for FREE! (title)]( [Try our Garden Planner for FREE!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! 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