Aloe vera care, Sun and Earth's weather, contest fun

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, January 11, 2019

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No snowflake ever falls in the wrong place.
–Zen proverb
Friday, January 11, 2019
 11th day of the year


Darryl Dawkins (basketball player) was born on this day in 1957.
Sir Edmund Hillary (one of the first to summit Mt. Everest) died on this day in 2008.
 
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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.
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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 >>
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 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.
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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!   
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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!
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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. 
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Savory Winter Pie

 Tourtière

Tourtières, a Canadian meat pie dish, is usually made with ground pork, warm spices, and potatoes. Wild game is often added to enhance the taste of this savory pie.
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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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