Starting seeds indoors, Moon halos, Mom's meat loaf

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, January 16, 2019

winter moon

A liquid moon
moves gently among
the long branches.
Thus having prepared their buds
against a sure winter
the wise trees
stand sleeping in the cold.
–William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
 16th day of the year


Sade (singer) was born on this day in 1959.
Russell Johnson (actor) died on this day in 2014.
 
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Starting Seeds Indoors

 Starting Seeds Indoors: How and When to Start Seeds
Starting seeds properly can make or break your entire growing season! Here are some tips that include when to start seeds, which seeds to start indoors, and how to do it correctly.
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Grow Salad From Stems

 Grow an Indoor Salad Garden From Stems
Start an easy salad garden without planting a single seed! 
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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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What Are Halos?

 Moon Halos and Sun Halos
A large ring around the Sun or Moon is called a halo. What causes halos? Do halos tell us something about the weather? Bob explains these fascinating phenomena.
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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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Why a Hole in the Almanac?

 Why Is There a Hole in The Old Farmer's Almanac?
Why do we punch a hole in the corner of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? When did it start? And what do we do with the punched-out holes? These are deep questions. Almanac editor Heidi Stonehill gives us the “hole” story!
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook
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Mom's Meat Loaf

 Mom's Meat Loaf

For some people, meat loaf is a “backup” meal when there’s nothing else in the house or you need to bring an easy meal to friends or family.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Features original, full-color illustrations.
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