USDA planting zones, cold myths, windchill

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, January 8, 2018

wintery woods

Chill airs and wintry winds! my ear
   Has grown familiar with your song;
I hear it in the opening year,
   I listen, and it cheers me long.
–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–32)
Monday, January 8, 2018
 8th day of the year


 
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USDA Planting Zones

 What Are Plant Hardiness Zones?
Plant hardiness zones—also known as planting zones or growing zones—help gardeners understand which plants can survive their region’s climate. Find out which planting zone you’re located in so that you can grow your best garden yet!
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar
Features amazing photography, weather proverbs, historical weather events, and trivia! 
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$9.99
 
Canadians Know Cold

 “It Was So Cold That . . .”
Canadians know cold.
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Know about Windchill!

 Windchill Chart for the United States
This updated Wind Chill Chart helps you understand how cold it “feels” outside—by combining the cooling effect of temperature and wind. Also, see how wind chill is calculated and how to protect yourself from the danger of frostbite and hypothermia. 
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook
Keeps avid weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for up to 4 years! 
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$14.95
 
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

 Chicken Pot Pie With Vegetables

To some people, a chicken pie with vegetables is a travesty, but this Chicken Pot Pie is so good that even purists will love it.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. 
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$14.95
 
10 Myths About Being Cold

 10 Myths About the Cold
Can cold weather give you a cold? Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? Is a cup of hot coffee the best way to warm up? We answer these and more myths about the cold.
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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar
Features dramatic images of the Moon!  
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$10.99