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Daily Newsletter for Friday, January 11, 2019

The Sun and Earth's Weather Does the Sun Affect our Weather and Climate? There have many arguments about whether or not variations in the Sun’s activity affect our weather and climate. The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s long-range forecasts are based predominantly upon solar activity, with their basis being that changes in activity on the Sun do indeed directly cause changes in weather patterns on Earth.   READ MORE

SPONSORED How To Fix Aging Skin (Do This Every Day) Dr. John Layke and Dr. Payman Danielpour put together a presentation revealing a 2-minute home method to restore youthful skin…Watch It Here >>   LEARN MORE

How the Garden Planner Works How to Use Garden Planner Software In this video, we demonstrate how to use the Almanac Garden Planner software—and how it can save you time and money.   WATCH VIDEO

2019 MOON WALL CALENDAR Want to enjoy the beautiful Moon year-round? Check out our 2019 Moon Wall Calendar that is loaded with amazing lunar lore, facts, and photos!      LEARN MORE   $10.99

Aloe Vera Care Aloe Vera The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent that makes for a great indoor companion. Aloe vera plants are useful, too, as the juice from their leaves can be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns when applied topically. Here’s how to grow and care for aloe vera plants in your home!   READ MORE

The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena.    LEARN MORE   $9.99

Savory Winter Pie Tourtière (A Christmas Meat Pie) Tourtière is a popular meat-filled pie enjoyed at Christmas.   READ MORE

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.    LEARN MORE   $14.95