Good Luck Hoppin' John, Canadians know cold, coexisting with deer

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

Daily Newsletter for Monday, December 30, 2019

white on white horses
But Winter has yet brighter scenes—he boasts
Splendors beyond what gorgeous Summer knows;
Or Autumn with his many fruits, and woods
All flushed with many hues.  
–William Cullen Bryant ​​​​​​(1794–1878)
Monday, December 30, 2019
 See who was born and other amazing events that took place on this day.



 
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Calendar
 
Hoppin’ John: A Traditional Southern Dish for New Year's Day
Good Luck Hoppin' John

Hoppin’ John: A Traditional Southern Dish for New Year's Day
Welcome in the New Year with Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, and luck will follow you all year long!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar
 
Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook

All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference eBook for your computer or tablet that includes all of our expertise.
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$9.95
Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook eBook
 
Coexisting With Winter Deer and Wildlife
Coexisting With Deer

Coexisting With Winter Deer and Wildlife
When there is snow on the ground, it is easy to see who has been visiting the garden when we are not looking. This week, we discovered white-tailed deer. Here are tips on identifying your winter visitors and how to coexist with wildlife.
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! 
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
 
What Are Plant Hardiness Zones?
Plant Hardiness Zones

What Are Plant Hardiness Zones?
Exactly which USDA hardiness zone are you in? Plant hardiness zones—also known as planting zones or growing zones—help gardeners understand which plants can survive their region’s climate. Find your zone—and learn why it’s so important.
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2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Online Edition

Detailed weather forecasts for the entire U.S., gardening and growing, food and recipes, astronomy, tides, home remedies, trends, handy tips, history, plus lots of humor—what’s not to like?

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 always at your fingertips. Plus, pay no shipping charges either!  

 
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$3.95
2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Online Edition
 
Guess Our First Snow Contest
Snow Contest Winners

Guess Our First Snow Contest
The annual “Guess Our First Snow Contest” is over! Thank you to all of our Companion readers who took a guess. Here are the names of those who guessed the “first snow” date this year—which was December 1, 2019!
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar

A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.

 
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar