Crescent Moon, growing hyacinth, square-foot gardening, Grapenut Pudding

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, February 6, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( These winter nights against my window pane Nature with busy pencil draws designs Of ferns and blossoms and fine sprigs of pines, Oak leaf and acorn, and fantastic vines,— Which she will make when summer comes again. –T. B. Aldrich (1836–1907) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [41 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin logging harvest belowground crops set posts or pour concrete [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What does the word commonwealth mean, as in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why has the shoemaker wonderful powers of endurance? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Harvesting Freshness: Vegepod Bliss (title)]( [Harvesting Freshness: Vegepod Bliss]( Elevate your gardening with Vegepod – self-watering beds for a thriving oasis. Enjoy waist-height gardening, pest protection, and weather resilience. Say goodbye to back strain. Use code GREENTHUMB10 for 10% off your purchase! [LEARN MORE]( [The Captivating Crescent Moon: All About the Crescent Moon Phase (image)]( [The Captivating Crescent Moon: All About the Crescent Moon Phase]( The captivating crescent may be the Moon’s most fascinating phase. Why is the crescent Moon sometimes on its back, bottom, side, or upside down? Is it smiling at you? Bob explains the crescent Moon tilt. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The only planner you ll need to stay on track! 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