Birthstones, March weather, Feed the Birds Day

This is an archived issue of our Almanac.com Companion email newsletter.

Daily Newsletter for Sunday, February 3, 2019

winter reeds

When the wind's in the east on Candlemas Day,
There it will stick till the 2nd of May.

–Proverb
Sunday, February 3, 2019
 Who was born on this day?
What happened today in history?
Click to find out.



 
Support Farmers Tote Bag > Learn More
 
February Birthstone: Color and Meaning
Birthstone for February

February Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The February birthstone, the amethyst, is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. 
  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
The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar
 
Long-Range Weather Forecast
March 2019 Weather Available

Long-Range Weather Forecast
Find the 2021 long-range weather summary and month-by-month predictions for your city, state or province, or region of the USA or Canada. Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been known for its traditionally 80 percent–accurate fore
  READ MORE  
 
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar

Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.
  LEARN MORE  
$10.99
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar
 
Feeding Wild Birds: A Guide To Seed Types
February 3: Feed the Birds Day

Feeding Wild Birds: A Guide To Seed Types
Is it okay to feed the birds? It depends on the food and the bird. Our handy wild bird food chart lists the types of seeds, nuts, and other foods that are liked most by different types of wild birds in your backyard.
  READ MORE  
 
Handcare Caddies

A silver-toned caddy holding luxurious foaming hand soap and rich lotion together in one place. Very elegant, very convenient. Choose from different luxurious scents!
  LEARN MORE  
$26.99
Handcare Caddies
 
Thai Chicken Wings
Thai Chicken Wings

Thai Chicken Wings

We love this recipe from Susan Norlander, who says that the following Thai Chicken Wings recipe can be used with other chicken parts “but somehow wings are more fun to eat!
  READ MORE  
 
The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Guide - Online Edition

JUST RELEASED: NEW 2019 EDITION

Enjoy instant access—from your tablet or computer! 

A special website makes reading our Online Edition as easy as flipping the pages of a book. Features enlargeable type, zoom, search, printing pages, or saving as a PDF file to your device. It’s the Almanac Garden Guide always at your fingertips. Plus, pay no shipping charges either!  
  LEARN MORE  
$3.99
The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Guide - Online Edition
 
Monthly Horoscope for February 2019
February 2019 Horoscope

Monthly Horoscope for February 2019
Here’s your Horoscope for February 2019. Every month, Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides horoscope updates for all 12 zodiac signs.
  READ MORE  
 
All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent

The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
  LEARN MORE  
$9.97
All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent