Christmas dinner recipe ideas, gardening gift ideas, pioneer seedswomen

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, December 18, 2019

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Wonder is the salt of the earth.
–Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972) 
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.



 
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Calendar
 
Christmas Dinner Recipes
Christmas Dinner Ideas

Christmas Dinner Recipes
Our Christmas Dinner Recipes collection has been updated for 2019. We’ve covered all the classic mains—Christmas Glazed Ham, Prime Rib Roast and Yorkshire Pudding, and Roasted Turkey.  Plus, don’t forget about the delicious sides from Yorkshire Pudding to Roasted Sprouts. 
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Gift Ideas for Gardeners and Nature Lovers
Gardening Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas for Gardeners and Nature Lovers
Your Almanac editors have collected some fun and useful gift ideas for garden lovers this year—from an easy-does-it kneeler seat to fairy flower pots to a truly good pair of gardening gloves.
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History of the Poinsettia
History of the Poinsettia

History of the Poinsettia
Where does the poinsettia come from? Where was this traditional Christmas plant discovered? Are poinsettias poisonous? Learn more!
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Heirloom Catalogs and Pioneer Seedswomen
Pioneer Seedswomen

Heirloom Catalogs and Pioneer Seedswomen
Even though many seed companies have gone digital, I’m amazed at how many catalogs we still receive in the mail. If you think there are too many seed catalogs now, back in the late 1880s there were thousands of small seed companies. Although the cultural information and descriptions in old catalogs...
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Salt for Preventive Health and Natural Remedies
Salt and Health

Salt for Preventive Health and Natural Remedies
Try these preventive health measures for salt, a historically important food that can act as a great natural remedy. Salt is inexpensive, but it has many uses for your frugal household.
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