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Daily Newsletter for Friday, January 20, 2017
Dear Almanac readers,
Many readers ask us what to plant where. If you're going to grow a garden this year, the right layout makes all the difference.
Toward that goal, we share some advice and free garden designs in this issue of the Companion. For more experienced gardeners, we strongly advise rotating those crops when needed. Watch our video that makes crop rotation simple.
A reminder: Today is Inauguration Day in the United States, with the swearing in of the new president at noon. What book do presidents put their hand on for the oath of office? We answer that question—and many more—in the article below.
Sincerely,
Your Almanac Editors
None but the well-bred man knows how to confess a fault, or acknowledge himself in an error.
–Benjamin Franklin (1706–90)
James Denton (actor) was born on this day in 1963. Naomi Parker Fraley (inspiration for the 1943 "We Can Do It!" Westinghouse poster) died on this day in 2018.
Choosing the Right Layout
How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden
Learn how to lay out a vegetable garden for your space and the plants you want to grow—from super-fresh lettuce to juicy tomatoes. In this video, we discuss the benefits different styles of garden beds. We’ll also demonstrate how to position your vegetables for a better harvest.
Over 20 Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas
Here are over 20 free vegetable garden layout ideas—including backyard gardens, square-foot gardens, raised bed gardens, kitchen gardens, flower gardens, dry gardens, and more!
When and What Is Inauguration Day 2017?
What happens on Inauguration Day 2017? What does “inauguration” mean? How do we “swear in” a president? Here are some inauguration fun facts.
